Save to Pinterest A festive, savory tartlet arrangement featuring creamy brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and golden puff pastry, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Dairy & Cheese: 200 g brie cheese, rind trimmed and cut into 24 small cubes
- Pastry: 1 sheet (approx. 250 g) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- Fruit & Preserves: 120 ml (½ cup) cranberry sauce (whole berry or homemade)
- Garnish: 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Garnish: 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios (optional)
- Egg Wash: 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut pastry:
- Unfold the puff pastry and cut into 24 equal squares.
- Form base:
- Place each square into the cup of a mini muffin tin, gently pressing to form a base.
- Add brie:
- Add one cube of brie to each pastry cup.
- Add cranberry:
- Top each with 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce.
- Brush egg wash:
- Brush exposed pastry edges lightly with egg wash.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until pastry is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Cool:
- Let cool 5 minutes, then carefully remove from tin.
- Arrange:
- Arrange tartlets in a wreath shape on a serving platter. Garnish with chopped rosemary and pistachios. Serve warm.
Save to Pinterest Notes
Pair with a crisp sparkling wine or dry Riesling
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin (24-cup), Sharp knife, Pastry brush, Baking sheet, Parchment paper
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (brie cheese), egg, and nuts (pistachios, optional). Contains gluten (puff pastry). Always check product labels for allergens if using pre-made ingredients.
Save to Pinterest Enjoy these festive tartlets warm for the best flavor and texture
Answers to Recipe Questions
- → What type of cheese is best for these tartlets?
Soft, creamy brie cheese with the rind trimmed is ideal for melting nicely inside the puff pastry cups.
- → Can I make these tartlets nut-free?
Yes, simply omit the chopped pistachios in the garnish to keep them nut-free without sacrificing flavor.
- → What can be used as a substitute for cranberry sauce?
Fig or apricot preserves make excellent alternatives, adding a similar sweetness and fruity tang.
- → How long should the tartlets bake?
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18 to 20 minutes, until the pastry is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- → How should the puff pastry be prepared before baking?
Thaw the puff pastry sheet fully, cut into squares, and press into mini muffin cups to form bases before adding fillings.