Mini brie en croute with cranberry is a delectable appetizer or light meal that combines the creamy richness of brie cheese with the tangy sweetness of cranberries, all wrapped in a flaky, golden crust. It's perfect for special occasions, but easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create this elegant and flavorful dish that's sure to impress your guests.
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MINI BRIE EN CROUTE WITH CRANBERRY
I learned how to make brie en croute this year, and wanted to make a "bite sized" version for a recital reception. I adapted the Pillsbury baked brie recipe. It was a great success! Here is my recipe.
Provided by Larkin
Categories Healthy
Time 1h20m
Yield 32 pastries, 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut the brie into 4"x4" square and discard the rounded edges.
- Cut the square into 1-inch cubes (there should be 16).
- Cut each 1-inch cube in half, and put the cheese aside.
- Open 1 can of crescent roll dough, and lay the dough flat on a greased counter space.
- Cut the dough in half lengthwise, and then into quarters widthwise. I recommend using a pizza cutter. This should result in 8 squares of dough.
- Place 1 piece of cheese and 1 table spoon of cranberry sauce onto a square of dough.
- Take the edges of the dough, and pinch them together at the top of the pastry to create a purse-like sculpture.
- Repeat this process to use all of the dough, cheese, and cranberry sauce.
- Place the little brie en croute "purses" 2 inches appart on a greased cookie sheet.
- Pour/brush the beaten egg over the tops of the purses. Make sure the purses are covered in egg from top to bottom.
- Bake purses in oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 1/2 an hour.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.2, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 183.2, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6, Protein 4.6
BRIE, BACON, AND CRANBERRY MINI PIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: puff pastry, brie cheese, bacon, cranberry sauce, egg
Provided by Matthew Cullum
Categories Desserts
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut out 8-centimeter (3-in) circles for the pie base and 7-centimeter (2 ½-in) circles for the top.
- In a greased muffin tin, place the pie bases in each hole, pressing them up against the sides.
- Add the bacon, brie, and cranberry sauce, then use the egg wash on the sides of the bases.
- Attach the pie tops, making sure they are properly sealed, pierce with a fork, and brush more egg wash on the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is risen and golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 5 grams
CRANBERRY BRIE BITES
Tangy cranberry, creamy brie, and crunchy walnuts come together in a buttery shell for an appetizer that will wow your guests. Bonus: These can be made up to 3 days ahead; wrap them in plastic wrap before the baking step and store in the refrigerator. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Provided by Julie Hubert
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese Baked Brie Recipes
Time 1h23m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place Brie cheese in the freezer for 20 minutes. Oil a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Roll 1 puff pastry sheet out into a 10x14-inch rectangle. Cut the sheet lengthwise into 4 even strips and crosswise into 6 even strips; there should be 24 squares. Separate and press them gently into the muffin cups.
- Cut chilled Brie cheese into 24 pieces approximately 3/4-inch in size. Add 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce to each pastry-lined muffin cup; press in 1 piece of Brie and top with 1 teaspoon of chopped walnuts. Sprinkle bites with sea salt. Chill for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 days.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bake bites in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 99.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
MINI BRIE EN CROUTE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll out each pastry to a 10-in. square. Cut each pastry into sixteen 2-1/2-in. squares. Cut Brie into 32 pieces; place a piece of Brie in the center of each pastry square. Bring corners of pastry over Brie and pinch edges to seal., Place 2-in. apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheets. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over puffs. , Bake until pastries are golden brown and puffed, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
RASPBERRY BRIE EN CROUTE
Make and share this Raspberry Brie en Croute recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss Erin C.
Categories Spreads
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Place pastry sheet on a lightly greased baking pan.
- Place Brie in center of pastry, spread with preserves and sprinkle with almonds.
- Wrap Brie in pastry sheet, trimming excess.
- Seal seams with water and press together with fingers.
- Bake 30-40 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
- Serve with crackers.
BAKED BRIE WITH QUICK CRANBERRY JAM
Likely to be a hit at any party, this recipe updates the classic brie en croute with a sweet and savory cranberry jam that's simple to put together. The trick here is to trim the dough as you wrap the brie: Too many layers of overlapping dough and the pastry won't cook through. This is an excellent make-ahead appetizer since the puff pastry-wrapped brie can be assembled up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Brush the exterior with egg wash just before baking, for best results, and serve warm.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories finger foods, pastries, appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly caramelized, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add the cranberries, orange juice, sugar and salt, then stir and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is very thick and the liquid in the pan has completely evaporated. Stir in the orange zest and transfer to a small bowl to cool completely. (The jam may be made up to 1 day in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.)
- When you are ready to bake the brie, heat the oven to 400 degrees. Working quickly, unfold the sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured piece of parchment. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll it out to an 11-by-11-inch square (the pastry should be about 1/8-inch thick). Place the brie in the center of the pastry. Use a paring knife, and leaving a 3 to 3 1/2-inch border, trim the pastry to form a circle around the brie. Discard the scraps or save them for another use.
- Spoon the reserved cranberry jam on top of the brie, spreading it into an even layer about 1/4-inch thick. (You might not use all the jam.)
- In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the pastry border lightly with egg wash, then lift the puff pastry to wrap the brie snugly, one side at a time, trimming the pastry so you don't have too many overlapping layers. Press all sides of the brie firmly, making sure to tightly seal any seams in the pastry with your hands. Transfer the puff-pastry wrapped brie and the parchment to a sheet pan. At this point, if the pastry has warmed up considerably, place the brie in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill slightly before baking. (You can assemble the brie up to this point and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before brushing on the egg wash and baking.)
- Brush the whole exterior of the pastry generously with egg wash, then bake until the pastry has puffed and is golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
- Drizzle the brie with honey and sprinkle with pistachios, if using. Allow to cool for about 15 to 20 minutes before cutting into it, so the cheese has time to firm up slightly. Serve warm with baguette slices or crackers.
BAKED STUFFED BRIE WITH CRANBERRIES & WALNUTS
One of the most common mistakes people make when serving cheese is not letting it come to room temperature first, so that all the flavors can be fully realized. This beautiful baked stuffed brie takes that principle to the next level.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese Baked Brie Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Score the side of a wheel of brie all the way around with a sharp paring knife. Cut directly on the "equator" through the rind. Using a long piece of string or dental floss, wrap the string around the brie on the newly made cut. Loop one end of the string over the other (a half knot). Then pulling the ends of the string in opposite directions, cut the brie in half.
- Press the dried cranberries on one cut side of the brie, and the walnuts on the other. Quickly put the 2 sides back together with the cranberries on top of the walnuts. Press together and stuff back in any cranberries or walnuts that fell out.
- Roll out a thawed sheet of puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Place brie in center of pastry. Gently pull up edges to ensure you have enough dough to entirely wrap the brie. You can trim off the corners if there is too much dough. Brush the dough with the egg wash. Fold one edge of the dough over the brie and then the opposite side. Fold over the remaining edges and complexly encase the brie. You can trim off excess pieces of dough, if necessary. Flip the brie over so the seam is at the bottom; gently press in the sides to snug the dough against the brie. Brush the top and sides of the wrapped brie with egg wash.
- If you choose to decorate the brie with cut-out shapes of additional puff pastry, use very cold (almost still frozen) dough to ensure sharp lines. Lightly brush the decorative pieces with egg wash. Place the brie in the freezer for one hour (this is a crucial step; see note below).
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the brie on the prepared baking sheet. Bake on the center rack in preheated oven until it is browned and leaking cheese, about 20 minutes. (Only rarely does the brie not leak through, but 20 to 25 minutes is about how long it takes to melt the cheese and brown the pastry.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 261.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
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