Description
Delicious bite-sized pastries filled with creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of flaky pastry
- 8 oz creamy brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish
- Optional: a little extra vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the flaky pastry on a floured surface and cut it into small squares.
- Place a small piece of brie cheese and a dollop of cranberry sauce in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and seal them well.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg to give them a golden color.
- Place the bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Use cold pastry and cold hands for flaky layers. Avoid overfilling the bites to prevent spilling during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg