Description
Cranberry brie bites elevate holiday appetizers with elegant simplicity. Festive pastry cups nestle creamy brie and tangy cranberry compote, offering guests a delightful one-bite sensation you’ll love serving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brie cheese wheel
- 8 ounces (226 grams) crescent dough sheet (or crescent rolls)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole berry cranberry sauce
Garnish and Preparation:
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and thoroughly coat a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Dust a clean work surface with a light layer of flour, then carefully unroll the crescent dough sheet. If using individual crescent rolls, meticulously press the perforated seams together to create a seamless pastry surface.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, precisely divide the dough into 24 uniform squares, ensuring consistent sizing for even baking.
- Gently nestle each dough square into the prepared muffin tin compartments, pressing lightly to create a small cup-like shape.
- Slice the brie into small, bite-sized pieces and delicately place one piece at the bottom of each dough-lined cavity.
- Spoon a generous dollop of cranberry sauce over the brie, allowing it to slightly cover the cheese.
- Garnish each bite with a tiny, fragrant sprig of fresh rosemary for an aromatic touch.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown, crispy pastry exterior.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before carefully transferring to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately while warm and the cheese is still delicately melted.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like goat cheese or camembert for unique flavor profiles.
- Prepare filling ahead of time to streamline assembly and reduce day-of cooking stress.
- Consider using gluten-free crescent roll dough to accommodate dietary restrictions and make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Swap fresh rosemary with thyme or sage for alternative herbal notes that complement the cranberry and cheese combination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg