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Easy Cranberry Brie Bites: The Best Thanksgiving Appetizer

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Warm, buttery, and melty cranberry brie bites made with puff pastry, brie, and cranberry sauce. A quick and easy Thanksgiving appetizer that’s perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed (2 sheets)
  • 8 oz brie cheese, cold
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Thaw puff pastry sheets at room temperature for 30-40 minutes until pliable but still cold.
  3. Cut cold brie into small cubes, about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) each.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, unfold one puff pastry sheet and cut into 9 equal squares (3×3). Repeat with second sheet to make 18 squares total.
  5. Place pastry squares on prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart. Gently press the center of each square with your fingertip to create a small well.
  6. Place one brie cube in the center of each pastry square.
  7. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top of each brie cube.
  8. In a small bowl, beat egg with 1 tablespoon water. Lightly brush the exposed pastry edges with egg wash, avoiding the cranberry.
  9. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of chopped rosemary and a few flakes of sea salt over each bite.
  10. Bake for 14-16 minutes, until pastry is puffed and golden brown and brie is bubbly. Rotate pan halfway through if needed.
  11. Let bites rest on baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.

Notes

Keep pastry cold for best flakiness. Don’t overfill bites. Use cold brie to prevent melting during assembly. For make-ahead, assemble up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerate; add 1-2 minutes to baking time. For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry. For dairy-free, use plant-based brie alternative.

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