Description
Delightful candied pecan cranberry brie bites that perfectly balance sweet and savory flavors, making them an unforgettable holiday appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz Brie cheese, cut into pieces
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 3-inch squares.
- Place a piece of Brie cheese in the center of each pastry square.
- In a medium saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, sugar, and a pinch of salt over medium heat. Cook until cranberries burst, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chopped pecans and honey into the cranberry mixture, then remove from heat.
- Spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture over the Brie in each pastry square.
- Fold the corners of the puff pastry over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Whisk an egg in a small bowl and brush it over the tops of the pastry bites.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cranberry mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg