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!

Chicken Cranberry Brie Tartlets are a quick appetizer that 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!

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.

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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 love about this recipe

This Chicken Cranberry Brie Tartlets have it all! Sweet cranberry sauce, savory brie, a buttery shell and the perfect finish! You’ll love how hearty they are with the addition of chicken!

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.

Recipe Variations

Substitute phyllo tart shells for puff pastry
Use canned cranberry sauce instead of homemade
Substitute crumbled feta, goat, gouda or Parmesan for Brie
Add additional fresh herbs or substitute rosemary for the sage
Omit the chicken to make them vegetarian
Garnish with cooked, crumbled bacon

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