Description
Cranberry brie bites bring festive cheer to holiday gatherings with their irresistible blend of tangy and creamy flavors. Crisp puff pastry cradles warm melted brie and cranberry sauce, creating perfect bite-sized appetizers you’ll crave at every celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) tube crescent roll dough
- 6 ounces / 170 grams brie cheese (cut into small squares)
Sauce and Toppings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) whole cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped pistachios (or pecans/walnuts)
Garnish:
- Fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly coat a 24-count mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Slice the brie into precise 1-inch cubes and immediately refrigerate to maintain firmness.
- Create a vibrant topping by blending cranberry sauce with orange marmalade, mixing until well combined, then set aside for later use.
- Unroll the crescent dough sheet, carefully seal all perforated seams, and methodically slice into 24 uniform squares using a sharp knife.
- Gently press each dough square into the prepared muffin tin wells, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Position a chilled brie cube at the center of each dough-lined cup, then delicately spoon the cranberry-marmalade mixture over the cheese.
- Generously scatter chopped pistachios or alternative nuts across the top of each bite, providing a delightful textural contrast.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 10-13 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and fully cooked pastry.
- Remove from oven and adorn each bite with a small, fresh rosemary sprig for an aromatic garnish.
- Allow the cranberry brie bites to cool for 5-10 minutes, permitting the filling to set, then serve and savor immediately.
Notes
- Chill brie beforehand to make cutting into perfect 1-inch squares easier and prevent crumbling during assembly.
- When rolling out crescent dough, work quickly on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking and maintain a consistent thickness.
- Swap pistachios with pecans, almonds, or walnuts for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences, ensuring a crunchy texture.
- Assemble bites up to 2 hours before baking, refrigerate, and pop in the oven just before serving to maintain crisp, fresh taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg