Baked Brie Bites
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Baked Brie Bites
Description
Baked Brie Bites use diced Brie cheese cubes placed on soft crescent roll dough cut into small squares. Each piece is topped with cranberry sauce, then baked in a mini muffin tin until the dough turns golden and the Brie becomes soft and melty. The cranberry sauce adds a fruity tartness that complements the rich cheese and buttery dough. The small, individually sized portions make these bites convenient for sharing and presentation.
The preparation includes rolling out the dough, slicing it into small squares, and placing these into a greased mini muffin pan before layering Brie and cranberry sauce. Baking requires only 12 minutes in a moderate oven, allowing the cheese to soften without overcooking the dough. Cooling them slightly helps maintain their shape while keeping the cheese creamy.
You can experiment with toppings such as nuts or substitute puff pastry for crescent dough, but the original recipe highlights the classic cranberry-Brie pairing. The made bites are best served warm shortly after baking for the soft texture of Brie to be enjoyed fully.
Storing leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge keeps them for up to five days, although freshness is maximized when served immediately. Brie can be pre-cut a couple of days before assembling to save time on the day of serving.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Brie cheese diced into small ½ inch cubes
- 1 cup cranberry sauce whole berry
- 8 ounces crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Roll out a sheet of crescent dough. If using crescent roll dough, press the perforations together.
- Slice the sheet of dough into 4 long slices, then slice each long slice into 6 small squares, for a total of 24 small squares of dough.
- Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Press each piece of crescent dough into the mini muffin tin.
- Place a cube of brie in each of the mini muffin tins, on top of the crescent dough.
- Place 2 teaspoons of cranberry sauce on top of each piece of brie.
- Place in the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven, move the brie bites to a plate, or cooling rack, and allow them to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prepare Brie cheese cubes up to two days in advance, storing them refrigerated in a sealed bag.
- Serve Baked Brie Bites warm soon after baking to enjoy the soft, melted cheese texture.
- For a crunchy variation, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking using about a quarter cup total.
- Puff pastry dough can replace crescent roll dough for a different texture; refer to a separate puff pastry recipe.
- Store any leftover bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24brie bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 61mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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