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Cozy Cranberry Brie Bites with Easy Hot Honey

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These cranberry brie bites are the kind of appetizer that makes people hover around the kitchen island, pretending to help while actually just waiting for the next batch to come out of the oven. The flaky pastry, creamy brie, tart cranberries, and spicy honey create an irresistible combination.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 ounces brie cheese, rind on
  • 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
  • Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make the Hot Honey: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar. Warm over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the honey is thin and the pepper flakes have infused. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Lightly flour your work surface. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet and gently roll it out just slightly to smooth out the creases. Cut the pastry into 9 equal squares (about 3 inches each).
  4. Assemble the Bites: Place the pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Cut the brie into 9 equal pieces. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce into the center of each pastry square. Place a piece of brie on top of the cranberry sauce. Fold the corners of the pastry up and over the filling, pinching them gently in the center to seal.
  5. Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the tops of each pastry with the beaten egg wash. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and deeply golden and the brie is bubbling.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the bites cool for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle the hot honey generously over the top of each bite. If using fresh herbs, sprinkle them on now. Finish with a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.

Notes

Thaw puff pastry properly in the refrigerator overnight or on the counter for 30-40 minutes. Don’t overfill the pastries. Work quickly with the pastry to keep it cold. Make hot honey up to 2 weeks in advance. Use a serrated knife for cutting brie. For air fryer: cook at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.

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