Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites
Flaky puff pastry, whole-berry cranberry sauce, and toasted pecans make these cranberry bites an easy, sweet-and-savory appetizer for your holiday table.
Equipment
- mini muffin tray
Ingredients
- 1 lb puff pastry (2 sheets, thawed according to package instructions)
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (use 1 teaspoon per bite)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup whole pecans
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry according to the package instructions. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease the mini muffin cups with nonstick spray. If using a silicone pan, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for greasing.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry as needed to cut each sheet into approximately 20 squares, about 2 inches each, for a total of 40 squares.
- If the pastry becomes soft or sticky, refrigerate it for 5–10 minutes, or until firm enough to handle.
- Gently press each pastry square into a mini muffin cup. Fill each with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce and sprinkle with a little freshly ground black pepper.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and lightly golden.
- While the pastry bites bake, spread the pecans in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Toast in the same oven for about 5 minutes, watching closely, until fragrant.
- Let the pecans cool enough to handle, then chop them into small pieces. Sprinkle over the baked pastry bites and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
