Brie Bacon and Cranberry Pastries

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Brie Bacon and Cranberry Pastries—a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors wrapped in flaky, golden puff pastry. Ready in just 35 minutes, these delicious bites pair the creamy richness of Brie cheese with the smoky crunch of crispy bacon and a pop of tangy cranberry sauce, all encased in melt-in-your-mouth pastry. Ideal for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or any time you want an elegant yet easy-to-make treat, these pastries are sure to impress your guests. With their balance of textures and flavors, they’re a festive finger food that can be served fresh out of the oven or enjoyed warm with your favorite glass of wine.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
• 200 grams Brie cheese
• 4 slices bacon
• 100 grams cranberry sauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, place the bacon on a paper towel to drain excess grease and let it cool. Then, chop the bacon into small pieces.

Step 3

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 8 equal squares (16 squares total).

Step 4

Cut the Brie cheese into 16 small cubes, roughly 1 to 1.5 cm in size.

Step 5

Place one cube of Brie in the center of each puff pastry square.

Step 6

Add about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top of the Brie and sprinkle a few bacon pieces over the sauce.

Step 7

Fold the corners of each pastry square toward the center to enclose the filling and pinch the edges to seal.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the tops of the pastries.

Step 9

Arrange the pastries on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 cm of space between each pastry.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.

Step 11

Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	517.8 grams (517.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1673

Total Fat 110.80g	142%
Saturated Fat 50.80g	254%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.60g
Cholesterol 451mg	150%
Sodium 2349mg	102%
Total Carbohydrate 105.20g	38%
Dietary Fiber 2.80g	10%
Total Sugars 40.70g
Protein 67.60g	135%

Vitamin D 99IU	495%
Calcium 418mg	32%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 665mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.1%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 24.9%