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Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:12Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:12
Active Time:20 mins
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:12
Servings:
12
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TheseCranberry-Brie Bites with Puff Pastrywill become your most-requested holiday appetizer. Warm, melty brie pairs perfectly with the sweet-tart cranberry sauce, while golden-crisp puff pastry is the vessel that holds it all together. The brie also sneaks in a little protein to help keep your party-goers satisfied longer. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what to serve with your bites.
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Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1sheetfrozen puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions4ouncesbrie cheese, chilled and cut into24pieces1cupcranberry sauce
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Ingredients
1sheetfrozen puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions
4ouncesbrie cheese, chilled and cut into24pieces
1cupcranberry sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin generously with nonstick cooking spray.
Press a square of dough into each cup of the prepared muffin tin. Add 1 brie piece to each cup. Top each with 2 teaspoons cranberry sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Remove plastic wrap. Bake until the cheese is melted and the pastry is golden, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes in the tin before removing.
To make aheadAssemble the Cranberry-Brie Bites right in the muffin tin, cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake.
To make ahead
Assemble the Cranberry-Brie Bites right in the muffin tin, cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Equipment
24-cup mini muffin tin
Frequently Asked QuestionsIf you make this recipe with a traditional puff pastry, it is not gluten-free. However,our test kitchen tried several puff pastriesand came up with a short list of three of their top favorites—one of which is gluten-free. And while store-bought cranberry sauce typically contains no gluten, if you’re super sensitive to it, you want to be sure the cranberry sauce is not made in a factory that processes foods containing gluten. If you prefer, you canmake your own cranberry saucefor this recipe.No, you don’t need to remove the rind. We keep the rind on the brie because it’s completely edible and fairly mild. If you prefer, you can cut the rind off and discard it.Serve these easy bites with other appetizers for your next party, likePear-Pecan Cheese Ball,Easy Stuffed Mushrooms,Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan BitesandMini Crustless Caramelized Onion & Cheese Quiches.Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a 375°F oven until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you make this recipe with a traditional puff pastry, it is not gluten-free. However,our test kitchen tried several puff pastriesand came up with a short list of three of their top favorites—one of which is gluten-free. And while store-bought cranberry sauce typically contains no gluten, if you’re super sensitive to it, you want to be sure the cranberry sauce is not made in a factory that processes foods containing gluten. If you prefer, you canmake your own cranberry saucefor this recipe.
No, you don’t need to remove the rind. We keep the rind on the brie because it’s completely edible and fairly mild. If you prefer, you can cut the rind off and discard it.
Serve these easy bites with other appetizers for your next party, likePear-Pecan Cheese Ball,Easy Stuffed Mushrooms,Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan BitesandMini Crustless Caramelized Onion & Cheese Quiches.
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a 375°F oven until warmed through.
EatingWell.com, December 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)183Calories11gFat19gCarbs4gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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