Digital Advent Calender – Day 3 – The Gift of Sharing

Cranberry Brie Bites

The Cranberry Brie bites are an appetizer that will wow your guests at any party or holiday meeting. Tangy cranberry, creamy Brie, and crunchy walnuts come together to deliver the perfect balance of flavour and texture in every bite. 

These cranberry Brie bites are full of fun, festive flavour. They’re sure to be a hit at your next holiday party but you’ll want to make them all year long. 

Ingredients 

• 1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese 
• cooking spray 

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 
• ½ cup cranberry sauce 
• ½ cup finely chopped walnuts 
• sea salt to taste 

Instructions 

1. Remove and discard the rind from the Brie cheese. Place cheese in the freezer for 20 minutes to make it easier to cut. 

2. Meanwhile, oil a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray. 

3. Roll the puff pastry sheet out into a 10×14-inch rectangle. Cut the sheet lengthwise into 4 even strips and then crosswise into 6 even strips, making 24 squares. Separate squares and gently press each one into a prepared muffin cup. 

4. Remove chilled Brie from the freezer; cut into 24 pieces, approximately 3/4-inch in size. 

5. Add 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce to each pastry-lined muffin cup, then press in a piece of Brie and top with 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts. Season each bite with a pinch of sea salt. Transfer the muffin pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, or cover and chill for up to 3 days. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 

6. Bake bites in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. 

7. Serve warm, and enjoy!