These cranberry and brie stuffed puffs are a delicious and savory delight to enjoy with your family or friends. The recipe is very simple and quick to make. All you need is a roll of puff pastry, cut into rectangles and fill them with a slice of brie and a spoonful of cranberry sauce. Once enclosed in puff pastry and brushed with egg wash, they are baked until golden brown. The result will be a snack with a cheesy and irresistible filling, perfect to offer your guests as an appetizer during your holiday gatherings.
1package store bought puff pastry, thawed (two sheet pack)
1/2can cranberry sauce
1/2wheel brie cheese, cut into 24 ½”cubes
1/4cupwalnuts, crushed
1egg yolk
1tbspmilk
Optional Garnish
Fresh rosemary
Instructions
Prepare the Bites
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or preheat Air Fryer to 350°F.
Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut into rectangles. Depending on the size of the sheets you should be able to cut 12 rectangles from each sheet of puff pastry, leaving you with 24 pieces (4 x 3 cuts) to make 24 bites.
Place a cube of cheese, 1 tsp of cranberry sauce and a pinch of crushed walnuts on each rectangle of puff pastry.
Fold the 4 corners of puff pastry towards the center to create the bites and pinch the corners together. You do not have to connect the pieces of pastry; they look beautiful with a space between the edges to show the cranberry sauce.
In a bowl, beat the egg yolk with the milk.
Brush the tops of the bites with the beaten egg yolk.
Cook the Bites
OVEN COOKING METHODBake the bites on the prepared baking tray for 15 - 20 minutes, or until golden brown.AIR FRYER COOKING METHODAdd the bites to Air Fryer basket or tray. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle with fresh finely minced rosemary, optional. Allow the bites to cook for 5 minutes before serving and enjoy!
Notes
How to Store and Reheat
The baked and cooled bites can be stored in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for 1 – 2 days. To reheat leftovers bake or air fry at 350 for 5 minutes or until heated through and the pastry is light and crispy.