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Easy Cranberry Walnut Brie Bites (Mini Muffin Pan)

Want bite-sized appetizers that look like they came from a bakery case but genuinely take almost no effort? These Easy Cranberry Walnut Brie Bites (Mini Muffin Pan) deliver flaky puff pastry cups filled with melty plant-based brie, sweet cranberry sauce, and crunchy walnuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Appetizer recipe, summer Appetizer, vegan Appetizr
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • This recipe keeps things focused letting flaky pastry and melty brie do the heavy lifting. Here's exactly what you need.
  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 8 oz wheel plant-based brie-style cheese cold
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce homemade or canned
  • 1/4 cup raw walnuts chopped
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Equipment

  • This recipe leans on one key piece of equipment to get those perfectly portioned bites. Here's what to have ready:
  • 24-cup mini muffin pan (this is genuinely essential for the shape)
  • Rolling pin (for rolling out the puff pastry)
  • Sharp knife (for cutting the pastry squares and the brie)
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • No stand mixer, no food processor. The mini muffin pan genuinely does most of the work here, shaping the pastry into perfect little cups.

Method
 

  1. Step 1- Preheat the Oven
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  3. Step 2- Roll Out the Pastry
  4. Roll the two sheets of thawed puff pastry over a floured, flat surface into a 10 x 14-inch rectangle. Cut the pastry evenly into 24 equal squares.
  5. Step 3- Shape the Pastry Cups
  6. Spray a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray, then place a pastry square into each cup. Push the pastry down with your fingers to create little cups.
  7. Step 4- Cut the Brie
  8. Cut the plant-based brie into 24 small pieces. Keep the brie cold while you work so it doesn't turn into a sticky mess.
  9. Step 5- Fill the Cups
  10. Place a piece of brie into each pastry cup. Top with equal amounts of cranberry sauce spooned over each one.
  11. Step 6- Add the Walnuts
  12. Sprinkle a bit of the chopped walnuts onto each bite.
  13. Step 7- Bake
  14. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry turns golden brown and the brie has melted.
  15. Step 8- Cool and Drizzle
  16. Let the bites cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with maple syrup before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Bite)

Here's an estimated nutrition breakdown per bite, based on 24 total bites from this recipe:
  • Calories- approximately 165 kcal
  • Carbohydrates- 16g
  • Protein- 3g
  • Fat- 10g
  • Saturated Fat- 3g
  • Sodium- 105mg
  • Fiber- 1g
  • Sugar- 6g