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Crispy Cranberry Brie Bites with Hot Honey Drizzle

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These crispy cranberry brie bites are an easy homemade appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry, creamy brie, tart cranberry sauce, and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle. Perfect for quick entertaining or cozy snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, about 12x12 inches)
  • 8 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 16 small cubes
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole-berry style preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons hot honey (or honey mixed with chili flakes)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
  • Flour (for dusting work surface)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface and gently roll the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth any creases, keeping it cold but flexible.
  3. Cut the pastry into 16 squares, about 3 inches each side.
  4. Remove the rind from the brie and slice into 16 small cubes, about ¾ inch each.
  5. Place a cube of brie in the center of each puff pastry square.
  6. Top each brie cube with about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
  7. Bring the corners of each square up around the filling, pinching gently to seal but not completely closing it.
  8. Brush the tops with beaten egg wash for a golden crust.
  9. Bake for 15–18 minutes until puffed and deep golden brown, checking around 12 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  10. Drizzle about ½ teaspoon of hot honey over each bite immediately after baking while still warm.
  11. Garnish with a small sprig of fresh thyme or rosemary if desired.
  12. Serve warm within 15 minutes for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold until assembly to ensure flakiness. Remove brie rind for smooth melting. Drizzle hot honey lightly to avoid sogginess. Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 12 hours before baking. Reheat leftovers in oven at 350°F for 8 minutes; avoid microwaving.

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