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Sweet and tart cranberry brie bites are perfect for holiday entertaining. They are simple to make and prep in minutes.
These bites look fancy, but they’re SO easy to make, giving you time for more appetizer recipes like our favorite Crock Pot Meatballs or Bacon Wrapped Smokies.
We Love Cranberry + Brie!
Brie, cranberry, and puff pastry are a match made in heaven. We love our go-to appetizers like our Grape Jelly Meatballs or these Spinach Puffs that everyone loves, but sometimes you just need something new.
Here’s why we love them:
- Quick + easy. Prepped in minutes with only 15 minutes of bake time!
- Beautiful. These bite-sized appetizers were made for holiday entertaining.
- Tasty. Tart cranberries and brie are a perfect combo of flavors.
Just a Few Ingredients
- crescent dough – Substitute a sheet of puff pastry sheets (found in the freezer section) or even use mini phyllo cups.
- flour – For your work area when you roll out the dough.
- brie wheel – Do not remove the rind as it is edible and helps give the cubes of brie cheese their incredible flavor.
- cranberry sauce – Use store-bought or Homemade Cranberry Sauce, or try blueberry, strawberry, apricot, raspberry jam, orange marmalade, or pepper jelly.
- pecans – Try chopped walnuts, almonds, or leave out the nuts.
- toppings – We use rosemary, but that’s optional. You can also add a drizzle of honey.
How to Make CranBerry Brie Bites
- PREP. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- DOUGH. Roll out crescent dough on a lightly floured surface. Pinch together seams and cut into 24 squares. Place squares into greased mini muffin tin slots.
- CHEESE. Chop brie into small pieces and place inside the crescent dough. Top with a spoonful of tart cranberry sauce, chopped pecans, and one small sprig of fresh rosemary.
- BAKE. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden.
Serving Tip
- If serving appetizers before dinner, plan about 6 total appetizer pieces per person.
- If appetizers are being served at a cocktail party, plan for people to eat 12 total appetizer pieces.
Store or Make Ahead
- Make ahead of time. Prepare these cranberry and brie bites up to 24 hours in advance, but don’t add the cranberry sauce until right before baking. Cover the mini muffin pan with plastic wrap and store the cranberry sauce separately.
- STORE. Keep leftover brie appetizers in single layer in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Heat them up in a warm oven for a few minutes or use the microwave.
- FREEZE. Place on a baking sheet and flash freeze for at least 2 hours. Then, transfer to a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 2 months in the freezer.
For More Holiday Appetizers:
Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe
Sweet and tart cranberry brie bites are perfect for holiday entertaining. They are simple to make and prep in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) tube crescent dough
- flour for surface
- 1 (8-ounce) wheel brie
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 6 sprigs rosemary cut into 1" pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out crescent dough on a lightly floured surface. Pinch together seams and cut into 24 squares. Place squares into greased mini muffin tin slots.
- Chop brie into small pieces and place inside the crescent dough. Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce, chopped pecans, and one small sprig of rosemary.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden.
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Nutrition
Calories: 33kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 3mg, Potassium: 12mg, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 5IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 2mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
A tasty little delight thats sure to please the family.
Perfect recipe for this weeks leftover cranberry sauce!
These are the bomb!!! Perfect for all the holiday parties this year.
this flavor combination sounds delicious. i love how easy they are to make, perfect for entertaining.
This could not be any easier! Love how elegant it looks but with minimal effort! Taste great too!
These are one of my favorite appetizers! The cranberry with the cresent rolls are so delicious!
These look delicious!! I love taking finger food desserts to Holiday parties.
Oh my..these are bite-sized pieces of perfection! The cheese with the cranberry sauce is so good & the dough is soft & pillow-y!
I have been wanting to make this for couple of weeks before but I have not found the right recipe. After trying this my whole family fell in love. I’m so glad i made it and i can really rely on site’s recipes thanks 🙂
Awe, thank you for saying that!! I am so glad you found this recipe, tried it, & loved it!
like this combination of flavors and really nice as an appetizer, thank you