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Easy Cranberry Brie Bites — 3-Ingredient Holiday Appetizer

Mini pastry cups topped with red jam and rosemary on a white plate

If you're looking for the ultimate holiday crowd-pleaser that takes almost zero effort, you’ve found it. These Cranberry Brie Bites are crispy, buttery, creamy, and slightly sweet — the perfect balance of savory and festive. With just three ingredients and 15 minutes, they look elegant enough for hosting yet simple enough for a weeknight treat.


Why You’ll Love This

  • Only 3 ingredients
  • Ready in 15 minutes
  • Perfect party finger food (no utensils!)
  • Looks fancy — but secretly effortless


What You Need

  • Puff pastry (thawed)
  • Brie cheese
  • Cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)

Optional but amazing:

  • Fresh rosemary
  • Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
  • Chopped pecans for crunch


How to Make It (Quick Steps)

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut puff pastry into squares and press into mini muffin pan.
  3. Add a cube of brie and a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
  4. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and melty.
  5. Add a rosemary leaf or honey drizzle for that holiday wow factor.


Tips

  • Serve warm for the ultimate cheese pull
  • Add pecans or walnuts for crunch
  • Use raspberry or fig jam if you don’t have cranberry


Storage / Reheat

Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
Reheat at 350°F for
5 minutes to crisp back up.


Try it today — these disappear fast!

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