Cranberry Brie Bites

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Potlucks and dinner party appetizers can be tricky. You have the tried and true options of veggie trays, chips and dip, cheese and crackers, but those can get old, especially if more than one person brings the same thing. These cranberry brie bites are an easy way to branch out and bring a dish everyone will love and you won't have to spend all day in the kitchen to make them. Plus, these are are roughly half the cost of lil' smokies as an appetizer (Only $0.23/Serving). See bottom of post for nutrition information and cost breakdown.



 What You'll Need
Puff Pastry (17 oz)
Brie (8oz)
Cranberry Sauce (1 Can whole berry sauce or 1 Bag Fresh Cranberries made into sauce)
Greased mini muffin tin



  • Layout puff pastry and cut into 1" squares. Two sheets should be ~48 squares.
  • Grease muffin tin
  • Place one puff pastry square in each cup and push down slightly to form a small bowl with each piece.
  • Cut brie into 1/2" pieces and place one piece in each cup. Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce. Jellied sauce can also be used if you don't like the whole cranberry texture.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes at 375 or until pastry is lightly browned.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy warm or cool in the refrigerator to enjoy later as a cold appetizer. 






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