Cranberry Brie Bites Wreath (Print View)

Savory tartlets with creamy brie, cranberry sauce, and flaky puff pastry, perfect for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 7 oz brie cheese, rind trimmed and cut into 24 small cubes

→ Pastry

02 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (approx. 8.8 oz), thawed

→ Fruit & Preserves

03 - ½ cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or homemade)

→ Garnish

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios (optional)

→ Egg Wash

06 - 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unfold thawed puff pastry and cut into 24 equal squares. Place each square into the cup of a mini muffin tin, pressing gently to form a base.
03 - Place one cube of brie into each pastry cup. Top each with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
04 - Brush the exposed edges of the pastry lightly with the beaten egg wash to ensure golden coloring.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the pastry is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
06 - Allow tartlets to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove from the muffin tin. Arrange in a wreath shape on a serving platter and garnish with chopped rosemary and pistachios. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Creamy and tangy flavor combination
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • For a nut-free version, omit pistachios
  • You can substitute cranberry sauce with fig or apricot preserves
03 -
  • Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed for easy handling
  • Brush egg wash gently to avoid spilling into the tartlet base
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