Cranberry Brie Bites Wreath (Printable)

Savory puff pastry cups with creamy brie and tangy cranberry arranged in a festive wreath.

# 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, thawed (approx. 9 oz)

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut into 24 equal squares.
03 - Place each square into the cup of a 24-cup mini muffin tin, gently pressing to form a base.
04 - Place one cube of brie cheese into each pastry cup.
05 - Add 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top of the brie in each cup.
06 - Lightly brush the exposed edges of the pastry with the beaten egg wash.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
08 - Allow tartlets to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove from the muffin tin.
09 - Arrange tartlets in a wreath shape on a serving platter. Garnish with chopped rosemary and optional pistachios. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and bake
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings and parties
02 -
  • For a nut free version, omit pistachios
  • Substitute cranberry sauce with fig or apricot preserves if preferred
03 -
  • Keep puff pastry cold before baking for flaky results
  • Use whole berry cranberry sauce for texture and flavor
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