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Crispy Cranberry Brie Bites: Best Easy Christmas Party Appetizer

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These crispy cranberry brie bites are the ultimate holiday appetizer, combining warm, gooey brie cheese with tart cranberry sauce wrapped in flaky puff pastry. They are quick to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1–2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
  • 1 small wheel or wedges of brie cheese
  • Thick, jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Sesame seeds or coarse salt (optional)
  • Melted butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares (yields about 20-24 squares).
  3. Cut the brie into 3/4-inch cubes. Remove rind if preferred, though leaving it on adds flavor.
  4. Place one cube of brie in the center of each pastry square.
  5. Fold the corners of the square up and over the cheese to meet in the middle, pinching the seams tightly to seal.
  6. Place a tiny dollop (about 1/4 teaspoon) of cranberry sauce on the bottom of the bite before flipping it over so the seam is on the bottom.
  7. Arrange bites seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Whisk egg with water and lightly brush the tops of the bites. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Keep the dough cold to ensure the pastry puffs properly. Use thick, jellied cranberry sauce to prevent sogginess. Pinch seams tightly to prevent cheese leakage. Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated before baking. Unbaked bites can be frozen and baked from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to cook time.

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