3-Ingredient Brie & Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites - buttery, golden, flaky pastry filled with gooey melted brie and sweet-tart cranberry sauce. These little bites of Christmas joy are the easiest festive appetiser you'll ever make! Ready in just 20 minutes, they look totally fancy on a grazing platter, and disappear faster than you can say "pass the bubbly"!
For more crowd-pleasing appetisers, try my Spinach & Ricotta Tarts or these spicy Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups.
These little bites are a match made in heaven - the creamy, rich brie melts perfectly into flaky, buttery pastry, and the cranberry sauce adds just the right touch of sweetness. Together, they create the ultimate sweet-savoury combo that's perfect for Christmas entertaining, drinks parties, or even a quiet night in with a glass of wine.
If you love easy festive nibbles, you'll also adore my Cranberry Pistachio Goats Cheese Log and Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball. They're just as simple - and just as delicious!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
- Only 3 ingredients! You can't beat simple recipes at Christmas time.
- Ready in 20 minutes. Perfect when guests are on their way!
- Prep ahead of time. Prep these pastry bites earlier in the day or even the night before, then pop in the oven and they're ready to serve, how easy is that?
- Crispy, gooey perfection. Flaky pastry, melted brie, and tangy cranberry - need I say more?
- Festive and impressive. They look stunning on a Christmas platter but are secretly effortless.
- Customisable. Swap, tweak or add toppings to suit your taste (see variations below).
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Brie & Cranberry Bites Ingredients
Whilst these cranberry and brie bites look super special, there are only 3 ingredients required - plus a little sprig of rosemary for that extra festive touch!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
- Brie Cheese: Choose a creamy, good-quality brie. Keep it chilled until slicing - it's much easier to cut cleanly.
- Cranberry Sauce: Either whole berry or smooth jellied cranberry sauce works perfectly.
Variations
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free puff pastry - it works beautifully with the same timing.
- Sweet Swap: Replace cranberry with raspberry or fig jam for a fruity twist.
- Nutty Topping: Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts before baking for crunch.
- Brie Alternatives: Try camembert or triple-cream brie for an extra rich, melty finish.
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How To Make Brie & Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites
Creamy brie pairs so beautifully with the sweet, fruity cranberry sauce and crispy puff pastry. Flavour combination = simply irresistible!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
- Prep and Cut Pastry: Preheat oven and lightly grease a 24-hole mini muffin tin. Slice each pastry sheet into 12 or 16 squares (depending on what size you prefer).
- Press Pastry into Tin: Press one square of pastry into each mini muffin hole.
- Cut Brie: Cut brie into 24 even pieces. Note: Brie is easier to cut if it is chilled.
- Add Brie: Place one piece of brie into each pastry base.
- Add Cranberry Sauce: Top each with about a teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Garnish: Add a little rosemary sprig if you like, then pop in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden. Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and gooey!
Recipe Tips
- Keep it cold: Brie and pastry should both stay chilled until ready to use - this makes it easier to cut the brie, and the pastry bakes up perfectly.
- Don't overfill: A small teaspoon of cranberry sauce is plenty - it will bubble as it bakes.
- Use a non-stick mini muffin tin: This helps the pastry keep its shape and makes removal easier.
- Prep ahead: Assemble in the tin up to a few hours ahead, or even overnight, then refrigerate until baking time.
- Serve warm: Best served straight from the oven while the cheese is soft and melty.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days - reheat gently in the oven until warm.
- Freezing: Not suitable for freezing.
- Presentation tip: Serve on a platter with sprigs of rosemary or a scattering of pomegranate seeds for a festive look!
Brie & Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites FAQs
Yes! Assemble them in the muffin tin and refrigerate (unbaked) for up to 24 hours. Bake just before serving.
Absolutely! Camembert has a similar texture and flavour and melts beautifully too.
They're gorgeous on a Christmas Grazing Platter, or alongside a glass of bubbles as a festive appetiser.
More Easy Appetisers
A batch of these festive brie-and-cranberry puff pastry bites is a fabulously quick and easy appetiser. Try some of these other popular savoury finger foods too!
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Brie & Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites
Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry defrosted
- 250 g brie cheese
- 150 g cranberry sauce whole cranberry sauce or jellied cranberry sauce
- fresh rosemary sprigs optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190 degrees celsius (fan forced).
- Grease a 24 hole mini muffin tin and set aside.
- Cut each pastry sheet into 12 squares and press into the bases of the muffin tin.
- Cut the brie cheese into 24 equal sized pieces. Place the cheese into the pastry base.
- Top the cheese with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce. Add a small sprig of fresh rosemary (optional).
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the pastry is lightly golden and puffed. Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and gooey.
Notes
- Cranberry sauce - either a whole cranberry sauce or a cranberry jelly is suitable to use.
- Keep it cold: Brie and pastry should both stay chilled until ready to use - this makes it easier to cut the brie, and the pastry bakes up perfectly.
- Don't overfill: A small teaspoon of cranberry sauce is plenty - it will bubble as it bakes.
- Use a non-stick mini muffin tin: This helps the pastry keep its shape and makes removal easier.
- Prep ahead: Assemble in the tin up to a few hours ahead, or even overnight, then refrigerate until baking time.
- Serve warm: Best served straight from the oven while the cheese is soft and melty.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days - reheat gently in the oven until warm.
- Freezing: Not suitable for freezing.
- Presentation tip: Serve on a platter with sprigs of rosemary or a scattering of pomegranate seeds for a festive look!
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