Description
These elegant tartlets feature creamy brie cheese baked in flaky pastry, topped with a jewel-like cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cubed
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 12 equal squares.
- Place the pastry squares into a mini muffin tin, pressing gently to form cups.
- Fill each pastry cup with cubed brie cheese.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Spoon the cranberry mixture over the brie in each pastry cup.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, ensure all ingredients are plant-based; serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 5g