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 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