Baked Brie Bites

Name: Baked Brie Bites
Cook time: 30 mins - 1 hr
Yield: 24 bites servings
Ingredients: 1 roll puff pastry; Brie, cut into half inch cubes; 12 oz fresh cranberries; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup water; sprinkle of cinnamon; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; orange zest (for topping); 3 large sweet onions; 3 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; salt & pepper to taste; fresh rosemary or thyme

Sides

Be a charcuterie hero with Baked Brie Bites. Topped with cranberry sauce for something sweet or caramelized onion for savory enthusiasts.

Servings: 24 bites

Time: 30 mins - 1 hr

Ingredients

Bite base

1 roll puff pastry
Brie, cut into half inch cubes

Cranberry topping

12 oz fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
sprinkle of cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
orange zest (for topping)

Caramelized Onions

3 large sweet onions
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
fresh rosemary or thyme

Process

Preheat the oven to 375, and grease mini muffin tin.
Cut puff pastry into 24 equal squares.
Cube brie into half inch pieces.
Line each muffin cup with puff pastry, then add brie cubes on top.
Add topping of choice (cranberry sauce or carmelized onion) and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the pastry is cooked through.

To make the cranberry topping, combine all cranberry sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Once berries begin to burst and bubble, bring heat down to a summer and allow sauce to thicken for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and add orange zest (if desired).

To make the carmelized onions, start by slicing the onions into thin pieces.
Combine butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, add onions to the pan and cook on medium low heat until the onions are largely reduced, evenly brown and carmelized, about 30-45 mins.
Remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste.