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Brie Bites

French-American · Starter · Easy

Brie Bites

Total
40 min
Prep
20 min
Serves
8
Calories
230
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Flaky pastry cups cradle melted brie and tart cranberry sauce, with rosemary adding a piney edge. Each bite has crisp corners and a soft center.

Small pastry squares make Brie Bites easy to portion, and the muffin tin supports the sides while the cheese melts. A modest spoonful of cranberry sauce cuts the richness without flooding the pastry, so the bases have time to bake through.

Keep the pastry cold and use firm, chilled brie for clean cubes. The rind can stay on; it softens in the oven and helps contain the cheese as the filling bubbles.

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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with butter. Lightly flour the counter and roll the puff pastry into a 12-by-8-inch rectangle.

  2. Cut the pastry into 24 equal squares and press one into each cup. Add a cube of brie, 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce and a little rosemary to each.

  3. Bake for until the pastry is deeply golden around the edges and cooked underneath. Rest for before lifting out; serve 3 bites per person.

Forkue tips

  • Choose vegetarian-rennet brie and an egg-free pastry if those dietary labels matter for your table.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat on a sheet pan at 350°F until the pastry base is crisp and the cheese is warm; microwaving makes the shells soft.

Kitchen gear

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

230Calories
6gProtein
18gCarbs
15gFat

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Brie Bites: FAQ

Can I assemble these ahead?

Yes. Fill the pastry cups and refrigerate them for up to 8 hours before baking. Keep the tin covered so the pastry edges do not dry out.

Can I replace cranberry sauce with jam?

Yes. Fig or apricot jam works well; use a scant teaspoon per cup because jam is sweeter and can bubble over the sides.

How do I store and reheat Brie Bites?

Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat on a sheet pan at 350°F until the pastry base is crisp and the cheese is warm; microwaving makes the shells soft.

How long does Brie Bites take?

About 40 min in total: 20 min prep and 20 min cooking.

What do I need to make Brie Bites?

The key ingredients are puff pastry, brie, cranberry sauce, rosemary, butter and all-purpose flour, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Brie Bites?

Choose vegetarian-rennet brie and an egg-free pastry if those dietary labels matter for your table.

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