Description
Delight your guests with these easy-to-make Cranberry Brie Bites, perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. Creamy brie cheese pairs beautifully with tangy whole berry cranberry sauce, all wrapped in flaky crescent dough and topped with fresh rosemary for a burst of flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, these bite-sized appetizers combine buttery, sweet, and savory tastes in one irresistible treat.
Ingredients
For the Cranberry Brie Bites
- All-purpose flour, for dusting the dough and cutting board
- 8 ounces crescent dough sheet or crescent rolls
- 8 ounces wheel of brie cheese
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (not jellied)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (about 2 small sprigs, enough for 24 pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 24-count mini muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Roll and Cut Crescent Dough: Lightly dust your counter or cutting board with all-purpose flour. Roll out the 8-ounce crescent dough sheet evenly. If using crescent rolls, pinch all the seams together to form one long sheet. Cut the dough into 24 equal-sized squares.
- Line Muffin Tin: Gently place each square of dough into the mini muffin tin slots, pressing down lightly to form little cups to hold the fillings.
- Prepare Brie Cheese: Cut the 8-ounce wheel of brie cheese into small bite-sized pieces, about the size of a mini muffin cup. Place one piece inside each dough cup.
- Add Cranberry Sauce: Spoon a generous amount of whole berry cranberry sauce on top of each piece of brie, ensuring each bite has a good balance of sweet and tangy flavor.
- Top with Rosemary: Place a small fresh rosemary sprig onto each cranberry-topped brie bite for a fragrant herbaceous note.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the crescent dough is a light golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the cranberry brie bites warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Using whole berry cranberry sauce gives a better texture and flavor contrast than jellied cranberry sauce.
- Fresh rosemary adds a lovely aroma and subtle pine flavor, but if unavailable, a small amount of finely chopped thyme can be used as a substitute.
- Ensure brie rind is left on for structural integrity, but you can trim thick white rind if preferred for a milder taste.
- These bites are best served warm; if preparing ahead, reheat gently in the oven before serving.
- To make cleanup easier, line your muffin tin with foil liners sprayed with cooking spray.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
