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Perfect Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites for Friendsgiving

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Golden, flaky puff pastry bites filled with creamy brie and tart cranberry sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. The ultimate easy appetizer for Friendsgiving that looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (e.g., Pepperidge Farm)
  • 4 ounces brie cheese, rind left on, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ⅓ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface and unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Roll out slightly to about ⅛ inch thick.
  3. Cut the pastry into 9 equal squares (about 3 inches each).
  4. Place squares on prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
  5. Place about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce in the center of each square.
  6. Top cranberry with 2-3 small cubes of brie.
  7. Fold the corners of each square toward the center, pinching gently to seal into a bundle.
  8. Brush each bundle with egg wash.
  9. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and fresh rosemary (if using).
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until pastry is puffed and deeply golden.
  11. Let cool on baking sheet for exactly 5 minutes.
  12. Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold for best flakiness. Do not overfill. The rind on brie should remain on for structure. Egg wash twice for a deeper golden color. Let cool exactly 5 minutes before serving. Can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated; add 2-3 minutes to baking time. Can be frozen unbaked; bake straight from frozen, adding 5-7 minutes.

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