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Ultra close-up macro of flaky cranberry brie tartlets in bite-sized puff pastry cups with melted brie and bubbling ruby cranberry compote

Flaky Cranberry Brie Tartlets (Holiday Appetizer)

Golden buttery puff pastry tartlets filled with creamy melted brie, spiced ruby cranberry compote, toasted pecans, and fresh rosemary. Easy 25-min holiday party appetizer!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 tartlets
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet sheet frozen all-butter puff pastry, thawed
  • 8 oz double-cream French brie cheese, chilled and cut into 24 cubes
  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen whole cranberries
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely minced
  • 24 sprigs tiny fresh rosemary sprigs, for festive garnish

Method
 

  1. Simmer Cranberry Compote: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest, and ground cinnamon. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes until cranberries pop and thicken into a jammy sauce. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup non-stick mini muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
  3. Cut Pastry Squares: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet slightly into a 10x15-inch rectangle. Cut into 24 equal squares (approx. 2.5 inches each).
  4. Shape & Fill Cups: Gently press each puff pastry square into a mini muffin cup, pressing down in the center so the corners stand up. Place one cube of chilled brie (about 3/4-inch) into each cup. Top each with 1 generous teaspoon of spiced cranberry compote and a sprinkle of chopped pecans.
  5. Bake & Garnish: Bake on the center rack for 14 to 16 minutes, until the puff pastry is deep golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Let rest in the tin for 5 minutes to firm slightly. Garnish each tartlet with a tiny fresh rosemary sprig and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.5mg

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