Save A festive, savory tartlet arrangement featuring creamy brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and golden puff pastry, perfect for holiday gatherings.
I remember serving these cranberry brie bites at our last Christmas party and everyone couldn’t get enough of them.
Ingredients
- Brie cheese: 200 g brie cheese rind trimmed and cut into 24 small cubes
- Frozen puff pastry: 1 sheet approx 250 g thawed
- Cranberry sauce: 120 ml ½ cup whole berry or homemade
- Fresh rosemary: 1 tablespoon chopped
- Chopped pistachios: 2 tablespoons optional
- Egg wash: 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C 400°F Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- Prepare puff pastry:
- Unfold the puff pastry and cut into 24 equal squares
- Form pastry cups:
- Place each square into the cup of a mini muffin tin gently pressing to form a base
- Add brie:
- Add one cube of brie to each pastry cup
- Top with cranberry sauce:
- Top each with 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce
- Brush pastry edges:
- Brush exposed pastry edges lightly with egg wash
- Bake:
- Bake for 18 20 minutes until pastry is golden and cheese is bubbly
- Cool:
- Let cool 5 minutes then carefully remove from tin
- Arrange and garnish:
- Arrange tartlets in a wreath shape on a serving platter Garnish with chopped rosemary and pistachios Serve warm
Save This recipe always brings my family together especially during the holidays when we all enjoy the flavors and festive presentation.
Notes
Pair with a crisp sparkling wine or dry Riesling for a perfect appetizer experience.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin 24-cup sharp knife pastry brush baking sheet parchment paper
Allergen Information
Contains dairy brie cheese egg and nuts pistachios optional Contains gluten puff pastry Always check product labels for allergens if using pre-made ingredients
Save These tartlets are easy to make and always impress guests with their taste and presentation.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I prepare these bites ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the tartlets in advance and refrigerate them until ready to bake. Bake just before serving for the best flaky texture.
- → What can I substitute for cranberry sauce?
Fig or apricot preserves make excellent alternatives, providing a similar balance of sweetness and tartness.
- → How do I prevent the pastry edges from browning too much?
Brushing lightly with an egg wash helps achieve a golden color, but keep an eye while baking and adjust time as needed to avoid over-browning.
- → Are pistachios necessary for the garnish?
Pistachios add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor but can be omitted for a nut-free option without affecting the main flavors.
- → What wine pairs well with these tartlets?
A crisp sparkling wine or a dry Riesling complements the richness of brie and the tartness of cranberry sauce beautifully.