Cranberry Brie Bites

Baked brie bites in crescent dough on a serving platter with fresh rosemary sprigs on the side.

Cranberry Brie Bites are a burst of holiday flavor in every bite. Tangy sweet cranberry sauce and creamy buttery brie meet in a golden crescent dough crust for the perfect sweet and savory combination. They're easy to make, impressive to serve, and the perfect appetizer for adding a festive touch to any holiday party appetizer spread.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword cranberry brie bites

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 48kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tube (8 oz) Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheet
8 ounces brie cheese
1/2 cup cranberry sauce or jelly
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Lay out the crescent dough sheet onto a cutting board. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough sheet into 24 squares. Press one square into each of the mini muffin tins to form a cup.
1 tube (8 oz) Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheet
Cut the brie into 1/2-inch cubes (24 of them) and place one cube in each crescent cup.
8 ounces brie cheese
Top each piece of brie cheese with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce and sprinkle some chopped pecans on top.
1/2 cup cranberry sauce or jelly, 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Let them cool for a couple of minutes, or until you can easily handle them and lift them out of the pan, and then serve the cranberry brie bites warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Crescent Dough Sheet : You can also use the refrigerated crescent roll dough that comes perforated/separated into the 8 triangle shapes. You will have to use a rolling pin to flatten it out into one piece, and to get rid of the seams, and then cut it into the 24 small squares. I have never used anything other than crescent dough, but other recipes sometimes use flaky puff pastry or philo cups.
Cranberry Sauce : Canned cranberry sauce or jelly, homemade cranberry sauce or relish, or you can even use cranberry jam. You can also completely change the flavor profile and use your favorite jam or jelly instead (apricot, orange marmalade, blackberry are all good choices).
Chopped Pecans : Chopped walnuts or pistachios are both good alternative choices.
Brie Cheese : There is no substitutes for this one! Look for this specialty cheese usually near the deli-produce area where the other specialty cheeses are.

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