Description
These Sausage Cranberry Brie Bites are a delightful appetizer combining savory breakfast sausage, creamy brie, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce all nestled in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for holiday parties or any gathering, these bite-sized treats offer a burst of flavor and a lovely balance of textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry Base
- 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
Filling
- 8 oz breakfast sausage (mild or sage flavored)
- 6 oz brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Pinch of black pepper
Finishing
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage: Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Thaw the puff pastry sheets at room temperature until pliable. Roll out the pastry gently on a lightly floured surface to smooth any creases.
- Spread the Cranberry Sauce: Evenly spread the whole berry cranberry sauce over the entire surface of the puff pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the top edge free of sauce to allow sealing.
- Add Sausage and Cheese Layers: Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the cranberry sauce layer. Top with small cubes of brie cheese, spreading them evenly to cover the sausage.
- Season: Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh rosemary and a pinch of black pepper evenly over the layered ingredients to enhance flavor.
- Cut and Assemble Bites: Cut the puff pastry layered mixture into bite-sized squares or rectangles. Fold or pinch edges if needed to secure fillings inside each bite.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the beaten egg gently over the tops and edges of each pastry bite to promote a golden, glossy finish during baking.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed, golden, and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use turkey sausage or plant-based sausage as a lighter or vegetarian alternative.
- Swap cranberry sauce with fig jam or apricot preserves for a different fruity flavor.
- Replace brie with camembert or cream cheese to vary the creamy cheese profile.
- Use gluten-free puff pastry for guests with gluten sensitivities.
