Cranberry Brie Bites Wreath (Printable Version)

Festive tartlets with creamy brie, tangy cranberry, and flaky puff pastry arranged as a wreath.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 7 ounces brie cheese, rind trimmed and cut into 24 small cubes

→ Pastry

02 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (approximately 8.8 ounces), thawed

→ Fruit & Preserves

03 - 1/2 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unfold thawed puff pastry sheet and cut into 24 equal squares.
03 - Place each pastry square into the cups of a 24-cup mini muffin tin, pressing gently to form a base.
04 - Place one cube of brie cheese into each pastry cup.
05 - Spoon 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce over each brie-filled pastry cup.
06 - Lightly brush the exposed edges of the pastry with the beaten egg wash.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes 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 and garnish with chopped rosemary and pistachios. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect appetizer for holiday parties
  • Combines creamy and tangy flavors
02 -
  • For a nut free version omit pistachios
  • Substitute cranberry sauce with fig or apricot preserves
03 -
  • Ensure the puff pastry is well chilled before cutting for clean edges
  • Use whole berry cranberry sauce for texture and flavor
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