Cranberry Brie Bites

Yumna Jawad

Updated Nov 20, 2025

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Flaky, cranberry brie bites baked in a mini muffin pan with brie, cranberry sauce, pecans, and rosemary. Simple to make with store-bought puff pastry.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings
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These cranberry brie bites are so fun!

I’m obsessed with these cranberry brie bites. I could eat a whole tray without thinking twice. They’ve got everything I love in one little bite: flaky pastry, creamy brie, tart cranberry sauce, a little crunch from the pecans, and rosemary on top. They’re dangerous in the best way because it’s almost impossible to stop grabbing “just one more.” And as a bonus, this cranberry brie recipe is so easy for me to make. I use store-bought puff pastry and a mini muffin pan, so they come together fast with almost no effort.

Happy Cooking!
– Yumna

Cranberry Brie Bites Ingredients

Ingredients for recipe: puff pastry, pecans, brie wheel, cranberry sauce, and fresh rosemary.
  • Puff pastry: I love using store-bought puff pastry!
  • Brie cheese: Any full-rind brie cheese will work for this recipe! You can also try goat cheese or taleggio (or any other cheese that melts really well).
  • Cranberry sauce: I love using my homemade cranberry orange sauce for this recipe, but store-bought cranberry sauce is great, too.
  • Pecans: Look for un-toasted pecans if you can!
  • Fresh Herbs: I like to use rosemary or thyme for these cranberry brie bites.

How to Make Cranberry Brie Bites

Puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
Step 1: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
Puff pastry after cutting into 24 squares.
Step 2: Cut the puff pastry into squares.
Mini muffin pan with puff pastry squares pressed into each cup.
Step 3: Press each square into a non-stick mini muffin tin to form small cups.
a piece of brie added to each pastry in the pan.
Step 4: Add cheese to each puff pastry cup.
Cranberry sauce and chopped pecans added on top of cheese.
Step 5: Spoon cranberry sauce over each piece of Brie and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
Puff pastry with cheese and cranberries after baking.
Step 6: Bake until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Cranberry brie bites recipe.

Cranberry Brie Bite Recipe

Author: Yumna Jawad
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Cranberry brie bites made with flaky puff pastry, brie, cranberry sauce, pecans, and fresh herbs for a festive appetizer!
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings12 servings

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry thawed
  • 1 (8-ounce) wheel brie cheese cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • ¼ cup finely chopped pecans
  • Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut the puff pastry into 24 squares (about 3 inches each). Press each square into a non-stick mini muffin tin to form small cups.
  • Place a cube of Brie into each puff pastry cup. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce over each piece of Brie and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
  • Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Top each bite with a small sprig of rosemary or thyme before serving.

Equipment

Notes

  • My Top Tip: Use brie that’s completely enclosed in a rind. When you cut your brie into 24 pieces, the rind on top and bottom of each piece helps to keep the brie in place when it’s baked. Otherwise, you may notice the brie spread all over the muffin tin.
  • Storage: You can store any leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Enjoy them cold or reheat them in the oven (or toaster oven or air fryer!) for a few minutes until warmed through. Freezing not recommended.

Nutrition

Serving: 2mini bites, Calories: 208kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 19mg, Sodium: 170mg, Potassium: 53mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 118IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

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Recipe Tips

  1. Only grease your muffin tin if it’s not non-stick. When I tested these in my lightly greased non-stick muffin tin, I found that the bites were extra oily on the bottom. That’s because puff pastry is made of butter and flour. So, I don’t think it’s necessary to grease your muffin tin unless it’s not non-stick!
  2. Use brie that’s completely enclosed in a rind. When you cut your brie into 24 pieces, the rind on top and bottom of each piece helps to keep the brie in place when it’s baked. Otherwise, you may notice the brie spread all over the muffin tin.
  3. Don’t try to thaw your puff pastry at room temperature. This might seem like a good idea, but if you try to thaw the puff pastry at room temperature, it’ll defrost unevenly and end up being hard to roll out.
Cranberry brie bites on a platter.

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FAQs

How do I know when my cranberry brie bites are done?

Because they’re small, these should cook pretty quickly! The bites are done when the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese looks bubbly all over.

Close up of a brie bite to show cooked cranberry sauce.

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  1. jessica says:

    How am I supposed to thaw the puff pastry if I don’t do it at room temperature?

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    1. Yumna J. says:

      Hi Jessica, I recommend thawing the frozen puff pastry in the fridge overnight! I find it’s the easiest to roll out that way. Hope that helps!!

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