Introduction
If you want the “showstopper” of your holiday spread, this is it. These bite-sized puff pastries are the perfect marriage of salty, creamy brie and tart, festive cranberry sauce. They are consistently one of the most saved recipes on Pinterest during the holidays because they look like they took hours, but only take minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect Flavor Balance: Creamy brie meets sweet-tart cranberry.
- Textural Delight: Flaky, buttery pastry with a gooey cheese center.
- Low Effort, High Reward: Uses store-bought puff pastry for a fast prep.
- Festive Colors: The red cranberry against the golden pastry is very “Pinterest-worthy.”
- Crowd-Pleasing: Everyone loves melted brie!
Ingredients
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent dough or 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 (8 oz) wheel of Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- Roll out the dough and cut it into 24 equal squares. Place each square into a muffin cup.
- Cut the Brie into small 1-inch chunks (leave the rind on—it’s edible and helps it hold shape!). Place one chunk in each cup.
- Top the cheese with a small spoonful of cranberry sauce and a sprinkle of nuts.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with a tiny piece of fresh rosemary.
Tips
Make sure the brie is cold when you cut it; it makes it much easier to handle and prevents it from melting too fast in the oven.