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These little stars are fast, festive, and impossible to mess up. With just a sheet of puff pastry, creamy brie, and bright cranberry sauce you can throw together an elegant appetizer in under 30 minutes. The assembly is straightforward and the results are flaky, melty, and crowd pleasing. Perfect for busy hosts, last minute guests, or a simple weeknight treat.
Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Stars
Elegant and easy appetizer made with puff pastry, brie cheese, and cranberry sauce, perfect for busy hosts and last-minute guests.
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 ounces brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into star shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place half of the star cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- On each star, place a slice of brie and a small dollop of cranberry sauce.
- Top with the remaining star cutouts and press the edges to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Reheat to restore flakiness. Can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 star
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg