Cranberry Brie Bites Wreath (Print View)

Savory tartlets with creamy brie, cranberry sauce, and golden puff pastry in a wreath presentation.

# Components:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 7 oz brie cheese, rind removed, cut into 24 small cubes

→ Pastry

02 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (approx. 8.8 oz), thawed

→ Fruit & Preserves

03 - ½ cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or homemade)

→ Garnish

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios (optional)

→ Egg Wash

06 - 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unfold thawed puff pastry and slice into 24 equal squares.
03 - Press each puff pastry square firmly into the cups of a 24-cup mini muffin tin to form a base.
04 - Place one cube of brie into each pastry cup.
05 - Spoon 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce over the brie in each cup.
06 - Brush the exposed edges of the pastry lightly with the beaten egg wash.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the pastry turns golden and the cheese is bubbling.
08 - Allow tartlets to cool for 5 minutes, then gently remove them from the muffin tin.
09 - Arrange tartlets in a circular wreath pattern on a serving platter. Garnish with chopped rosemary and pistachios. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy brie combined with tangy cranberry sauce
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to make
02 -
  • For a nut-free version omit pistachios
  • Substitute cranberry sauce with fig or apricot preserves if preferred
03 -
  • Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed for easier handling
  • Use whole berry cranberry sauce for better texture and flavor
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