Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    33 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe

Cranberry Brie Bites are small, baked appetizers made by filling crescent dough squares with pieces of creamy Brie cheese, whole berry cranberry sauce, chopped pecans, and fresh rosemary. They bake to a golden crisp in a mini muffin tin, combining the buttery dough’s flakiness with sweet-tart cranberries, nutty pecans, and aromatic herb notes. These bite-sized treats balance rich, creamy cheese with bright fruit and savory elements for an elegant appetizer or party snack.

Description

The Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe features crescent dough cut into small squares and pressed into a mini muffin tin to form individual cups. Chunks of Brie cheese nestle inside, topped with a spoonful of whole berry cranberry sauce, adding sweetness and texture. Chopped pecans introduce a crunchy contrast, while a small sprig of rosemary provides a subtle earthy fragrance after baking. The bites are baked at 375°F until golden and crisp, allowing the Brie to soften and melt slightly inside the pastry shell.

The flavor profile combines the buttery and flaky quality of the crescent dough with creamy mild Brie, the tang and slight tartness of cranberry sauce, and the toasted aroma of piney rosemary and pecan crunch. These small bites are ideal for serving warm as finger foods during gatherings or as elegant hors d'oeuvres. The bite size makes them suitable for easy sharing and sampling.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 (8-ounce) tube crescent dough
  • flour for surface
  • 1 (8-ounce) Brie cheese wheel
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce whole berry
  • ¼ cup pecans chopped
  • 6 prigs rosemary cut into 1" pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Roll out crescent dough on a lightly floured surface. Pinch together seams and cut into 24 squares. Place squares into greased mini muffin tin slots.
  3. Chop brie into small pieces and place inside the crescent dough. Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce, chopped pecans, and one small sprig of rosemary.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 33kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 12mg (0%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 33 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 33kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 12mg 0%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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