These Cranberry Brie Bites are the easiest holiday appetizer you’ll ever make. Super buttery, golden puff pastry filled with warm creamy brie, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and a drizzle of honey. They come together in under 15 minutes and disappear even faster.

This is one of those recipes readers save, pin, and remake every holiday season. It’s high-impact delicious with barely any effort, and your oven does most of the work. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving, a Christmas party, a cozy dinner, or bringing an appetizer to a potluck, these bite-sized beauties always impress.

They bake up beautifully flaky, the brie melts into the pastry, and the cranberry adds the perfect festive pop. If you love easy appetizers like my Honey Baked Brie with Fig Preserves or Spinach & Cheese Pinwheels, these Cranberry Brie Bites will be your new go-to crowd pleaser.

Cranberry Brie Bites

The ultimate 15-minute holiday appetizer, it is so creamy, sweet, flaky, and absolutely delicious.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Only 4 main ingredients
  • Ready in 15 minutes
  • Perfect bite-sized party food
  • Always a huge crowd favorite
  • Easy to double for large gatherings

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 wheel brie, cut into small cubes (½–1 inch)
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Prep the Pastry

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease or spray a mini muffin tin.

Cut the puff pastry into 24 small squares and press one into each cup.

2. Add the Brie

Place one cube of brie inside each puff pastry cup.

3. Add Cranberry + Honey

Spoon 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce over the brie.

Drizzle lightly with honey.

Sprinkle thyme for a festive touch.

4. Egg Wash

Brush the pastry edges with a beaten egg for golden color.

5. Bake

Bake for 12–15 minutes, until puffed and golden.

6. Serve Warm

Serve immediately — these are best hot and melty!

cut puff pastry
cube brie
place puff pastry in mini muffin tin slots
add cheese
top with cranberry sauce
drizzle with honey, sprinkle with crushed pistachios & thyme

Pro Tips

  • Cut the brie cold for clean cubes.
  • Use a pizza cutter to quickly slice the puff pastry.
  • Add a pinch of flaky salt for a gourmet finish.
  • Make ahead: assemble, refrigerate, and bake when ready.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Jam swaps: fig, raspberry, apricot
  • Nutty version: add a pecan half on top
  • Savory: add caramelized onions under the brie
  • Crescent dough: works as a swap for puff pastry

Storage

  • Fridge: 2–3 days
  • Reheat: 350°F for 5–7 minutes
  • Freeze unbaked: freeze assembled bites → bake from frozen (add 3 mins)

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Cranberry Brie Bites

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 9 minutes
Yield: 24 bites
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 wheel brie, cubed
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 egg, beaten

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a mini muffin tin.
  • Cut puff pastry into 24 squares and press into cups.
  • Add a cube of brie to each.
  • Top with cranberry sauce, honey, and thyme.
  • Brush edges with egg wash.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
  • Serve warm.
Author: Kaylen Carrera
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
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FAQ


Can I use frozen puff pastry?
Yes, just thaw according to package instructions.


Can I make these ahead?
Yes, assemble, refrigerate, and bake right before serving.


Can I use different cheese?
Camembert or goat cheese both work great.


What cranberry sauce works best?

Any! Homemade, whole berry, or jellied all work.