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Side view showing the mini cranberry puff pastry bites next to sprigs of rosemary. Glass bottles are blurred in the background.

Vegan Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites

These vegan cranberry cream cheese puff pastry bites are a sweet, tangy, savory, buttery, and tasty appetizer! Perfect for holidays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 308
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs puff pastry typically one box
  • 1 tablespoon plant milk optional
  • 15 oz cranberry jelly whole berry preferred
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 6 oz vegan cream cheese
  • Rosemary to garnish

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowls and spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • parchment paper
  • Muffin pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/205°C and grease a 12 cup muffin tray with oil. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the puff pastry. Roll your thawed puff pastry into an approximate 12x16-inch rectangle. Cut into 12 squares. If your puff pastry is a rectangle, like mine was, you can still cut into 12 rectangles and then fold them over to make squares. Place each square of puff pastry in the muffin cup. If the dough is not sticky, lightly brush with plant milk before sprinkling with the sugar.
  3. Mix the cranberry sauce. In a small bowl combine the cranberry jelly, orange juice, and vanilla.
  4. Fill the puff pastry bites. Place 1 teaspoon of cream cheese in each muffin cup. Cover over with a generous tablespoon of the cranberry sauce.
  5. Bake. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until the pastry is a rich golden brown color. I strongly suggest baking these on a parchment lined baking sheet so that any spill over doesn’t mess the oven.
  6. Cool and remove. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing each puff pastry bite to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Place a sprig of rosemary on each tart before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Note: The nutrition calculated is only approximate as they do not have vegan puff pastry information and so used a traditional dairy based puff pastry.
How to Store
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Make and cool the puff bites completely. Freeze in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet for 2 hours or until frozen solid. Store the cranberry bites in a freezer safe container with parchment in between the layers for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, reheat directly from frozen in a 350F/180C oven until warmed through.