Chicken Cranberry Brie Tartlets (2024)

Chicken Cranberry Brie Tartlets are a quick appetizer that combines all the best flavors of the season in one delicious little bite!Perfect for holiday parties and sure to become a new favorite!

I’ll admit it. I’m a total sucker for holiday appetizers. Surely I’m not the only one? Every year, come mid-November, I start dreaming up my holiday menus. Starting, of course, with the appetizers!

These Chicken Cranberry Brie Tartlets have been a staple on my list for the past few years now. Don’t they just make you feel Christmasy? And ready for a party? I’ve already made them a few times this season (puff pastry & brie…can you blame me?) and they’ll definitely be making at least a couple more appearances before the holiday season is over.

If you ask me, they really are the perfect little bites. They’re savory and sweet easy to make… and even easier to eat at a party! If you’re looking for a new holiday favorite, look no further!

what you’ll need for this recipe

Puff pastry – I used 2 packages of puff pastry as the base of this recipe. What I love about puff pastry is how soft and flaky it is and how perfectly it bakes up into a little cup. It’s the perfect base for all your other ingredients! It can be found in the frozen section near the desserts.

Chicken breast – I added 1 cooked, chopped chicken breast to make this a heartier little bite. You can feel free to omit the chicken to make this vegetarian.

Cranberries – For the cranberry sauce, I used 1 1/2 cups of fresh cranberries. Feel free to substitute frozen… or use canned cranberry sauce for convenience.

Honey & mustard powder – I sweetened the cranberry sauce with honey and added 1 teaspoon of mustard powder for a sweet & savory combo.

Brie cheese – I used 4 ounces of brie cheese, cut into 48 small pieces (one for each cup).

Pecans – As a garnish, I added 1/4 cup of finely chopped pecans, divided evenly.

Sage – I also added 2 Tablespoons of minced fresh sage.

how to make chicken cranberry brie tartlets

Make the puff pastry cups. Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package instructions. Once thawed, unfold them into thirds. Cut each third into 12 equal squares to make 48 squares. (*You will not use entire second package.) Grease 2 mini muffin tins; press each puff pastry square into a muffin cup. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes; remove from oven and press the center of each cup in with the end of a wooden spoon.

Prep the cranberry sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, honey, water, and mustard powder. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Fill the puff pastry cups & bake. Fill the center of each puff pastry cup with 1 piece of chicken, 1/2 teaspoon cranberry sauce, and 1 piece brie cheese. Return them to the oven for 5-7 minutes, until brie is nicely melted.

Garnish. Garnish with minced sage and chopped pecans. Serve warm.

more holiday appetizers you’ll love

• Feta Phyllo Bites
• Cranberry Meatballs
• Pistachio Cherry Baked Brie
• Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
• Stuffed Mushrooms
• Cranberry Pecan Baked Goat Cheese
• Mushroom Bacon Swiss Crostini
• Swiss Almond Cheese Ball

Chicken, Cranberry & Brie Tartlets

Yield: 48

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

These Chicken, Cranberry & Brie Tartlets combine all the best flavors of the season in one delicious little bite. Perfect for all your holiday parties, these tartlets are sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

• 2 packages (17 ounces each) puff pastry
• 1 chicken breast, cooked and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 Tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 4 ounces brie cheese, cut into 48 pieces
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 2 Tablespoons minced fresh sage

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Thaw puff pastry sheets according to package instructions. Once thawed, unfold into thirds.
3. Cut each third into 12 equal squares to make 48 squares. (*You will not use entire second package.)
4. Grease 2 mini muffin tins; press each puff pastry square into a muffin cup.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes; remove from oven and press the center of each cup in with the end of a wooden spoon.
6. While puff pastry is baking, prepare cranberry sauce by combining fresh cranberries, honey, water, and mustard powder in a small saucepan.
7. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
8. Fill the center of each puff pastry cup with 1 piece of chicken, 1/2 teaspoon cranberry sauce, and 1 piece brie cheese.
9. Return to oven for 5-7 minutes, until brie is nicely melted.
10. Top with minced sage and chopped pecans.
11. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 48Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 37Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 29mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 2g