Description
Cranberry Brie Bites are a festive and flavorful appetizer combining creamy brie cheese, flaky crescent roll dough, and a sweet cranberry-orange sauce. These bite-sized treats are perfect for holiday gatherings and impress guests with their delicious combination of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-ounce) tube crescent roll dough
- Flour (for rolling out dough)
- 6 ounces Brie cheese
- ¼ cup orange marmalade
- ¼ cup whole cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios, pecans, or walnuts
- Fresh rosemary or candied orange pieces (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 24-count mini-muffin pan with nonstick cooking As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Our recommendations are always honest and unbiased. Thank you for your support! spray to prevent sticking.
- Cut the Brie: Slice the Brie cheese into 1-inch (or slightly smaller) squares. Place the Brie slices in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the bites.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the orange marmalade and cranberry sauce. Stir well and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Roll and Cut the Dough: Lightly flour a flat surface and roll out the crescent dough. Stretch it slightly to form an even rectangle, pinching any seams together. Cut the dough into 24 even-sized squares.
- Assemble the Bites: Place each dough square into a mini-muffin cup. Add a square of Brie cheese, a teaspoon of the cranberry-orange mixture, and a sprinkle of chopped nuts. Top with a small sprig of fresh rosemary or a piece of candied orange for garnish.
- Bake: Bake the bites in the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cranberry brie bites cool for 5-10 minutes before serving warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a more decadent flavor, try using a combination of pistachios and walnuts for the garnish.
- If you want to make ahead, you can assemble the bites and refrigerate them before baking, then bake them just before serving.
- These bites are best served warm, but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg