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Best Easy Baked Brie Puff Pastry Bites with Cranberry Pecan

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These cozy baked brie puff pastry bites with cranberry and pecan are the perfect combination of flaky pastry, creamy cheese, and sweet-tart cranberry crunch. Ready in about 25 minutes, they’re ideal for holiday gatherings, game day snacks, or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 small wheel of brie cheese (about 8 ounces), cold
  • 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, brown sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. Cut the cold brie into 12 equal cubes, about 1 inch each.
  5. Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 12 equal squares, about 3 inches each.
  6. Place a brie cube in the center of each pastry square. Spoon about a teaspoon of the cranberry pecan mixture on top.
  7. Gather the four corners of each pastry square and pinch together at the top to form a bundle. Seal seams well.
  8. Brush each bundle with the egg wash and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Keep the pastry cold for best flakiness. Don’t overfill the bites to prevent leakage. Toast pecans for deeper flavor. Let cool 5 minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth.

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