Description
Delicious appetizers perfect for your Christmas dinner. These easy-to-make bites will impress your guests and set the tone for the festive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 4 oz brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 2-inch squares.
- Place a small spoonful of cranberry sauce and a cube of brie in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners over to cover the filling, pressing edges to seal.
- Brush each pastry with egg wash and sprinkle with rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use store-bought puff pastry for quick preparation.
- You can substitute brie with camembert or goat cheese.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cranberry sauce.
- Make ahead and reheat before serving if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas appetizers, holiday bites, cranberry brie puffs, festive starters, easy christmas recipes