Orange Zest & Pistachio Cranberry Brie Bites
These elegant and easy-to-make brie bites are perfect for any gathering, featuring a delightful combination of savory brie, sweet cranberry, bright orange zest, and crunchy pistachios all nestled in a flaky puff pastry.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mini Muffin Tin
- Sharp Knife
- Cookie Cutter
Ingredients
Main
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- 4 oz Brie cheese
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce or jam
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly flour a clean surface and unfold the thawed puff pastry, gently rolling it to smooth creases and expand it to about a 10x10 inch square.
- Cut the pastry into 12-16 squares or circles using a sharp knife or cookie cutter, then press each piece into the cups of a mini muffin tin.
Assembly and Baking
- Place a small cube of Brie cheese into the bottom of each pastry-lined cup.
- Top the Brie with about a teaspoon of cranberry sauce and sprinkle fresh orange zest over the cranberry in each bite.
- Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up and the Brie is melted and bubbly.
Finishing Touches
- Let the bites cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.
- Garnish each warm bite with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure your puff pastry is thoroughly thawed but still cold before handling. If you don't have a mini muffin tin, you can bake these on a baking sheet, but they might not hold their shape as well; in that case, fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a more enclosed bite.