Baked Cranberry & Brie Bites

The Perfect Sweet & Savory Holiday Spark

5 min
10 min
Festive
Easy

A Holiday Party Essential

These Baked Cranberry and Brie Bites are the definition of “minimum effort, maximum impact.” With just a handful of ingredients, you create a sophisticated appetizer that balances the rich creaminess of brie cheese with the tart pop of holiday cranberries.

Whether you use frozen phyllo cups or crescent dough, these bites are ready in about 15 minutes, leaving you more time to enjoy the party!

Ingredients

  • Phyllo Shells (mini)15-20 count
  • Brie Cheese (cold)8 oz wheel
  • Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce1/2 Cup
  • Pecans or Walnuts (chopped)1/4 Cup
  • Fresh Rosemary SprigsFor garnish

Instructions

1

Prep Cheese: Cut the cold brie into small cubes (about 1/2 inch). Keeping it cold makes it much easier to slice!

2

Fill Shells: Place one cube of brie into each phyllo shell. Top the cheese with a teaspoon of cranberry sauce.

3

Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the shells are golden.

4

Garnish: While warm, sprinkle with chopped nuts and a tiny sprig of rosemary for that festive aroma.

🎄 Festive Secret

For an extra layer of flavor, drizzle a tiny bit of honey over the bites right after they come out of the oven. It bridges the gap between the tart cranberry and earthy brie perfectly!