Description
Elevate your festive gatherings with these scrumptious Holiday Bites, featuring flaky puff pastry cups filled with creamy brie cheese and sweet cranberry sauce. Topped with crunchy pecans and aromatic fresh rosemary, these elegant appetizers combine a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will surely impress your guests. Perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or casual get-togethers, these bites are versatile enough to be served hot or at room temperature. With minimal preparation time and a simple ingredient list, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe again and again.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces brie cheese
- 1 cup cranberry sauce or jam
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Chill the brie in the freezer for 15 minutes for easier slicing.
- Roll out each puff pastry sheet into a rectangle (10×14 inches) and cut into 24 squares. Press squares into mini muffin tins, pricking the bottoms with a fork.
- In each cup, place a piece of brie cheese topped with cranberry sauce, sprinkle flaky sea salt, and add chopped pecans.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown, rotating pans halfway through for even cooking.
- Cool briefly before transferring to a serving plate and garnish with fresh rosemary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For variation: Substitute brie with goat cheese or add sliced apples for extra sweetness. Ensure the puff pastry remains cold while working to maintain flakiness. Pair with dipping sauces like balsamic glaze or mustard for an added flavor boost.