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Easy Cranberry Brie Bites with Puff Pastry or Crescent Rolls

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Make these simple, crowd-pleasing brie bites using either puff pastry or crescent rolls. They feature creamy brie cheese topped with sweet cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday parties or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough OR 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 wheel (8 ounces) brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for topping)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash, if using puff pastry)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. If using crescent rolls: Unroll the dough and separate it into 12 triangles. Press each triangle into a cup of the muffin tin, forming a small cup shape.
  3. If using puff pastry: Roll the thawed pastry sheet out slightly thinner. Cut the sheet into 12 equal squares. Gently press each square into a muffin cup, ensuring the dough comes up the sides. Brush the edges lightly with the beaten egg wash.
  4. Place one cube of brie cheese into the center of each pastry cup.
  5. Top the brie with about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce. If you are using nuts, sprinkle a few chopped nuts over the cranberry sauce.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the brie cheese is melted and gooey.
  7. Let the brie bites cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them with a small offset spatula.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For make-ahead preparation, assemble the bites completely (up to the baking step) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • If you prefer a savory variation, substitute the cranberry sauce with fig jam or a small piece of prosciutto before topping with brie.
  • To get perfectly gooey centers, do not overbake. Remove them as soon as the pastry is golden and the cheese is visibly soft.

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