Description: Cranberry Brie Bites are a delightful and festive appetizer perfect for the holidays. Flaky puff pastry, creamy Brie cheese, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce come together for a bite-sized treat everyone will love.
Recipe:
- Servings: 12 bites
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 120g (4 oz) Brie cheese, cut into 12 small cubes
- 1/3 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzle)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 12 equal squares.
- Assemble: Place a cube of Brie in the center of each square. Top with a teaspoon of cranberry sauce. Fold the corners of the pastry over to enclose the filling partially.
- Air Fry: Place the bites in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each. Cook for 10-12 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed.
- Serve: Drizzle with honey (if using) and garnish with rosemary sprigs.
Nutritional Information (Per Bite):
- Calories: 110
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 80mg
Notes:
- Substitute cranberry sauce with fig jam or apricot preserves for a different flavor.
- For extra crispiness, brush the pastry with an egg wash before air frying.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
Let me know if you’d like more holiday recipes or variations! 😊