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Effortless Cranberry Brie Bites

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Grab some crescent dough, jam some brie and cranberry sauce inside, then sprinkle with pecans and herbs. Pop them in the oven and you've got party snacks that disappear even faster than you can make them.

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Pull off an easy holiday crowd-pleaser with these Cranberry Brie Bites. Soft crescent dough hugs creamy brie cheese and zesty cranberry sauce. Throw on pecans for crunch and you're set. All done in 30 minutes, and they always disappear fast at any party.

Essential Things You Need

Here's all you really need to make Cranberry Brie Bites:

  • Crunchy Topping: Chopped pecans go on last
  • Herby Touch: Rosemary sprigs to finish
  • Bright Layer: Cranberry sauce for tang
  • Cheese Filling: Creamy brie, rind included
  • Dough Base: Crescent dough sheets work best

Effortless Assembly Steps

  • Serve them up nice and hot out of the oven
  • Let them bake till golden and looking tasty
  • Fill each with cranberry, brie, pecans, rosemary
  • Shape dough into cups in each muffin spot
  • Slice the dough into little squares
  • Get the muffin tray ready and preheat your oven

Handy Tricks For Best Bites

Getting awesome Cranberry Brie Bites is a breeze. Go for crescent sheets if they're there, cut brie straight from the fridge so it doesn’t stick, and knock out the prep early—stash them in the fridge till it’s time to bake.

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Keep Them Fresh

Leftovers? Pop them in a sealed box for up to four days. Reheat quick in the oven so they're just like new. Freezing works too—they'll be good for 3 months. Thaw and warm up when you're ready.

Switch Things Up

Want to change it? Swap in a different cheese or a fun fruit spread. Try other nuts or another herb. Maybe drizzle a little spicy honey. Every twist gives you a new tasty treat for the holidays.

Common Questions

→ Can I make these ahead of time?

You can prep everything in advance, but they're tastiest fresh out of the oven with the brie all gooey and pastry super crisp. Bake right before your guests arrive.

→ Why cut the brie into pieces instead of using one chunk?

Chopping brie into little bits helps it melt super evenly. Plus, you get just the right amount of cheese in each little bite.

→ Can I use different nuts or leave them out?

Walnuts are delicious too. Or just skip the nuts. They'll taste awesome even with just cheese and cranberry.

→ Do I have to use fresh rosemary?

Fresh rosemary is pretty and adds flavor, but you can easily leave it out. Dried rosemary's too punchy and hard, so skip that.

→ What's the best cranberry sauce to use?

Go for the kind with whole berries, not the jelly one. Homemade or canned both work great in these.

Effortless Cranberry Brie Bites

Pastry cups packed with gooey brie, sweet cranberry, and finished with crunchy pecans and rosemary. They're simple, but they'll wow a crowd.

Preparation
10 Mins
Cooking Duration
15 Mins
Complete Duration
25 Mins
By: sofia


Complexity: Simple

Origin: American

Output: 24 Portions (24 bites)

Diet Types: Plant-Based (with dairy/eggs)

What You'll Need

01 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
02 1/2 cup cranberry sauce with whole berries.
03 6 small rosemary sprigs, trimmed to 1-inch.
04 1 (8 oz) brie wheel.
05 1 (8 oz) can of crescent rolls.
06 Flour to dust your surface.
07 Nonstick cooking spray.

Preparation Steps

01 Step

Get your oven preheated to 375°F. Dust your counter with flour. Lightly coat a mini muffin tray with spray.

02 Step

Unroll the crescent dough sheet. Seal up the seams by pressing them. Slice into 24 squares and push each one into a muffin cup.

03 Step

Slice the brie into tiny chunks. Put one in each dough cup. Spoon cranberry sauce on top, sprinkle with pecans, and place a rosemary piece on each.

04 Step

Bake for about 15 minutes or until everything turns golden and looks delicious.

Additional Tips

  1. These are best when eaten warm.
  2. Makes exactly 24 pieces.
  3. You can prep ingredients beforehand but bake them fresh before digging in.
  4. Stick with whole cranberry sauce; it works better than the jellied kind.

Required Equipment

  • Small muffin pan.
  • Knife for cutting.
  • Rolling pin.

Allergen Notice

Review ingredients for possible allergens and seek professional medical advice if uncertain.
  • Includes dairy (brie).
  • Contains wheat (crescent rolls).
  • Has tree nuts (pecans).

Nutritional Information (Each Portion)

Consider these values as estimates rather than definitive health guidance.
  • Energy: 82
  • Fat Content: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Protein Content: 2 g