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These fun Mini Pastry Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie Bites are my favorite last-minute appetizer. They’re quick, easy, and most importantly, everyone loves them! Puff pastry, creamy brie, and quick homemade cranberry jam all baked together to create the perfect cheese-filled mini pastries. Finish each cute bite off with fresh sage for a festive appetizer that’s perfect for holiday entertaining.
Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without some melty Brie. It’s without a doubt one of my favorite easy appetizers to serve over the holidays. For the last four years, I’ve made either my cranberry brie pull apart bread or my cranberry brie tarts to enjoy on Thanksgiving. Some years I’ll even add my sweet, cinnamon sugar cranberry brie pastry swirls.
This year, however, things are looking a little different. I think we can all agree that everyone is being extra precautions about avoiding germs. SO, with that in mind, I wanted to make sure each and every Thanksgiving appetizer I share is personalized and bite-size. My thinking is that with these bites, no one should be touching anything but their own food. I LOVE a huge wheel of baked brie served with crackers for scooping. But if you’re worried about others touching your food, make these instead.
They might even be better than a big wheel of melty brie. Personalized means no sharing. Plus, I doubled up on the brie. You can never have too much brie, you know?
Jumping right into the details today because guys, these bites are simple and don’t need a lot of hype to build them up. Again, nothin really beats melty brie cheese.
Alight, so start with the cranberry jam. This is the easiest to throw together. You just need fresh cranberries, brown sugar…to help offset the cranberries’ tartness, orange juice and zest, and a touch of cinnamon. Bring everything to a boil on the stove. Then simmer ten or so minutes until it’s thickened down.
It’s basically thickened up cranberry sauce, which is even more delicious.
I mentioned the other day that one of my go-to shortcut ingredients is puff pastry. I kind of love it. Puff pastry is great for quick dinners, beyond delicious appetizers, and sweet desserts.
The one thing I love using puff pastry the most for however, brie. Brie and puff pastry are like peanut butter and jelly. They’re delicious on their own, but better together (really throwing out all the cheesy lines today).
Once the jam is made, lay the sheet of pastry out and cut it into mini rectangles. Top each with a sizeable cube of brie, then spoon the jam over the brie. Lay a sheet of pastry over the jam, then pinch each bite to seal everything up inside.
Throw the bites into the oven, bake for a bit, and done!
Quick, easy, and truly just about perfect.
Once you pull these out of the oven, you’ll know immediately that each bite is going to be delicious. Some of the brie and cranberry jam will be bursting out from the top and sides. The kitchen will have a sweet buttery smell to it, and you’ll want to serve these up right away.
Immediately, these are definitely best enjoyed warm right out of the oven, with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt, and a drizzle of honey.
Delicious, and definitely one of those appetizers that you’ll have a hard time turning down. My best tip? Double the recipe. Most guests will enjoy two…at the very least!
Almost! You can fully assemble each bite, then keep them chilled in the fridge until ready to bake. When almost ready to serve, simply throw the pan into the oven.
Easy, right? But so very GOOD. It’s hard to beat these bites. They’re classic, but with a fun twist that I swear makes them even more delicious. I can pretty much guarantee that if you put these on your appetizer table, every last bite will be gone in minutes.
Already excited to make them again soon for my family’s Thanksgiving!!
Looking for other easy Thanksgiving appetizers?? Here are my favorites:
Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Rosemary Honey
How to Make an Easy Holiday Cheese Board
Lastly, if you make these Pastry Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie Bites, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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These look amazing! Do you use store bought puff pastry, if so do you have a brand you like? Or is it from scratch?
Thanks!
Hey Anna,
I like to use store bought puff pastry, Pepperidge Farm works great! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I always love brie and cranberry but what a wonderful idea to package them in pastry for individual servings, what a great appetizer even beyond Thanksgiving, thank you!
Thank you so much Sabrina! I am really glad this recipe turned out so amazing for you! xTieghan
The recipe says flaky sea salt in your post, but then under ingredients you have sugar listed, and not the honey drizzle.
I do NOT want to mess these up and want them to come out exactly like this. 🙂 Just thought I’d ask for clarity. Can’t wait to make these, they are stunning and the perfect appetizer! Thank you!
Thank you so much Kristen! I am really glad this recipe turned out so amazing for you! xTieghan
These look amazing! Do you think subbing rosemary for the sage would work? We have a rosemary bush that we need to cut back so have tons of rosemary to use up…
Hey Chelsey,
Yes I think rosemary would be great:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
What can you use if you do t like Brie?
Hey Eileen,
You can use another cheese that you do enjoy! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I can’t get fresh or even frozen cranberries here in Australia. What would you suggest as an alternative?
Hey Esther,
I think these would be really great with a fig preserve filling or even a pepper jelly. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I have the same question as others. Can I freeze these a week or so ahead? I plan to make these for Thanksgiving.
Hey Elizabeth,
Yes you sure can, I have all of the instructions listed above under “recipe notes”. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Do you think these would be OK with the rind taken off the Brie? They look absolutely delicious, except that I can’t stand the taste of the Brie rind.
Hey Nancy,
Yes, totally fine to remove the rind. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
You missed putting the actual size you roll the pastry out to, only that it should be 1/8 inch thick. Thanks
Hey Barb,
As stated in step 3, you will roll this to a 12×9 square, but it does not need to be exact:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
could you make these aa day ahead then cook when needed? I like the idea of them as an app for thanksgiving but like to get prep done ahead. Thanks Tieghan
Hey Kat,
Yes you can do that, I have the instructions listed up in “recipe notes”. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I’ve rated this with five stars because it sounds absolutely Wonderful! I love Brie and cranberries and making this handheld is so nice. IF and when we get to go out and visit with friends, I can take it with and finish baking it at the hostess’s home. Thank you.
Thank you so much Carol! I am really glad you have been enjoying this recipe! xTieghan
quantity on the kosher salt?
Hey Keith,
You can use 1/2 teaspoon of salt. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
One of my favorite flavor combinations
These are easy to make and are delicious!
Thank you so much Mary! I am really glad you enjoyed this one! xTieghan
Looks yummy and easy! Can they be frozen after assembly but before baking? Thanks!
Hey Deb,
Yes they sure can, I have the instructions listed above in the “recipe notes”. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Oh my gosh, I love these at Christmas. Saved to the recipe box. My partner sometimes makes an alternative one which are just as delicious, mango chutney and brie parcels.
I am really happy you loved this recipe, Colleen! Thank you so much! xTieghan