Description
Looking for the perfect appetizer that combines elegance with ease? These Savory Cranberry and Brie Tartlets are your answer! Ideal for holiday parties, dinner ideas, or even as a quick breakfast option with a gourmet twist, these tartlets bring together buttery puff pastry, creamy brie, and tangy cranberry sauce. Finished with fresh rosemary, they deliver festive flavor in every bite. Whether you’re searching for a healthy snack, easy dinner recipe, or brunch food idea, these tartlets check every box.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
6 oz brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small cubes
0.5 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 egg, for egg wash (optional)
1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzling)
Flour, for dusting
Cooking spray or butter, for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
1. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet until it’s smooth and slightly thinner. Cut the sheet into 12 even squares.
2. Lightly spray or butter a mini muffin tin. Press each puff pastry square into the cups, letting the corners rise slightly.
3. Place a cube of brie into the center of each tartlet shell.
4. Top each with a teaspoon of cranberry sauce, careful not to overfill.
5. Sprinkle with a pinch of chopped rosemary and optionally drizzle with honey.
6. Brush the exposed pastry edges with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15–18 minutes until pastry is golden and cheese is melted.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Garnish with rosemary or a honey drizzle before serving.
Notes
Use cold puff pastry for best flakiness — warm dough won’t puff up properly.
Don’t overfill the tartlets — a small amount of filling goes a long way.
Garnish with fresh rosemary or honey just before serving to boost visual and flavor appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cranberry brie tartlets, holiday appetizer, easy tartlet recipe