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21 Delicious Cranberry Brie Bites That Guests Devour

November 29, 2025 by Emily Carter Leave a Comment



Introduction

Cranberry brie bites are the kind of holiday appetizer that disappears faster than you set them down. They’re flaky, gooey, sweet, savory, and perfect for parties. Below you’ll find easy, delicious variations you can whip up for any gathering—each with simple ingredients and step-by-step directions.


1. Classic Cranberry Brie Bites


These classic bites deliver the perfect mix of creamy brie and tangy cranberry.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 6 oz brie, cubed
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp chopped rosemary

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut puff pastry into 12 squares and press into a mini muffin tin.
  3. Add a cube of brie and a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
  4. Drizzle honey and sprinkle rosemary.
  5. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.

How to Serve It

Add a tiny rosemary sprig or crushed pistachios for color.


2. Cranberry Brie Bites with Pecans


A crunchy twist with toasted pecans for added flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut pastry into 12 even pieces and place in mini muffin pan.
  3. Add brie and cranberry sauce.
  4. Top with pecans and drizzle maple syrup.
  5. Bake 14 minutes until crisp and bubbly.

How to Serve It

Best served warm with extra maple syrup on the side.


3. Cranberry Brie Phyllo Cups


Phyllo cups make these extra crisp and bite-sized.

Ingredients

  • 1 box phyllo cups (15 count)
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup whole cranberries
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place brie cubes in phyllo cups.
  3. Mix cranberries with sugar and orange zest; spoon on top.
  4. Bake 10–12 minutes until melted and crisp.

How to Serve It

Sprinkle zest on top for color.


4. Honey Cranberry Brie Bites


Sweet honey adds depth and shine.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Fill muffin tin with pastry squares.
  3. Add brie and cranberries.
  4. Bake 13 minutes.
  5. Drizzle honey right before serving.

5. Cranberry Brie Bites with Thyme


Thyme gives these a warm, earthy aroma.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Fill each pastry cup with brie and cranberry sauce.
  3. Sprinkle thyme.
  4. Bake 12–15 minutes.

6. Cranberry Brie Bites with Walnuts


Walnuts add nutty richness and crunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Portion pastry into muffin tin.
  3. Add brie, cranberries, and walnuts.
  4. Bake 14 minutes.

7. Cranberry Orange Brie Bites


Orange zest adds a fresh citrus lift.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Assemble pastry cups with brie and cranberries.
  3. Top with zest.
  4. Bake 12–14 minutes.

8. Spicy Cranberry Brie Bites (Jalapeño)


A touch of jalapeño balances the sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Add pastry in muffin tin.
  3. Add brie and cranberry sauce.
  4. Top with jalapeño.
  5. Bake 13 minutes.

9. Cranberry Brie Bites with Almonds


Almonds add a soft crunch and mild flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 375°F (190°C).
  2. Fill pastry cups with brie, cranberries, and almonds.
  3. Bake 14 minutes.

10. Savory Herb Cranberry Brie Bites


A savory twist with mixed herbs.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Assemble pastry cups.
  3. Add brie, cranberries, and herbs.
  4. Bake 12–14 minutes.

11. Maple Cranberry Brie Bites


Maple syrup gives these a warm, cozy sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Add pastry to muffin tin.
  3. Fill with brie and cranberries.
  4. Drizzle maple syrup.
  5. Bake 12–14 minutes.

12. Cranberry Brie Bites with Pistachios


Pistachios add color and crunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

  1. Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Assemble pastry cups with brie and cranberry sauce.
  3. Sprinkle pistachios.
  4. Bake 14 minutes.

13. Cranberry Brie Tartlet Bites


Tart shells give a bakery-style finish.

Ingredients

  • 12 mini tart shells
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fill tart shells with brie and cranberries.
  3. Bake 10–12 minutes.

14. Cranberry Brie Puff Twists


A fun twisted shape that looks impressive.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 4 oz brie
  • ¼ cup cranberry sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat oven 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread brie and cranberry on pastry; slice into strips.
  3. Twist each strip.
  4. Bake 15 minutes.

15. Rosemary Cranberry Brie Bites


A fragrant rosemary version perfect for holiday tables.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 tsp chopped rosemary

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Add brie and cranberries to pastry cups.
  3. Sprinkle rosemary.
  4. Bake 12–14 minutes.

16. Cranberry Brie Bites with Fig Jam


Fig jam adds depth and sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • 2 tbsp fig jam
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Layer brie, fig jam, and cranberries.
  3. Bake 14 minutes.

17. Cranberry Brie Crescent Bites


Crescent dough makes these soft and buttery.

Ingredients

  • 1 can crescent roll dough
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread dough triangles.
  3. Add brie and cranberry.
  4. Roll and bake 10–12 minutes.

18. Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bites


A sharable version perfect for parties.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut pastry into small balls and stuff with brie and cranberries.
  3. Arrange close together.
  4. Bake 15 minutes.

19. Cranberry Apple Brie Bites


Apples add a juicy, sweet crunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • ½ apple, finely diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Add brie, cranberry sauce, and diced apple to pastry cups.
  3. Bake 14 minutes.

20. Cranberry Brie Bites with Caramelized Onions


Caramelized onions add a savory-sweet richness.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • ½ cup caramelized onions

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Layer brie, onions, and cranberry sauce.
  3. Bake 15 minutes.

21. Cranberry Brie Holiday Star Bites


A cute, festive shape everyone loves.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 6 oz brie
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut pastry with a star cutter.
  3. Add brie and cranberry to the center.
  4. Bake 12–14 minutes.

Conclusion

These cranberry brie bites bring warm, cozy flavors to any gathering and are simple enough for quick holiday prep. Try your favorites, bookmark the list, or share it with someone planning a festive spread. Enjoy every bite!

Emily Carter

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