Easy Cranberry Brie Bites: Best Kid-Approved Holiday Appetizer
These cranberry brie bites are quick, easy, and made with just four ingredients. They’re perfect for holiday gatherings and convert even the biggest brie skeptics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 15 bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Frozen phyllo cups (15-count package, thawed)
- Brie cheese (4 ounces, rind on)
- Cranberry sauce (½ cup, whole berry or jellied)
- Fresh rosemary (2 sprigs, leaves removed and chopped)
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
- Honey (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange frozen phyllo cups on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about an inch apart. Let them sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes.
- Slice the brie into 15 pieces, each about ½ inch thick and roughly the size of a postage stamp.
- Place a piece of brie in each phyllo cup, pressing it down gently so it sits flat.
- Top each brie piece with about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the phyllo cups are golden brown and the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh rosemary. If desired, add a pinch of flaky sea salt or a drizzle of honey.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.
Notes
These bites are best served warm, within 15-20 minutes of coming out of the oven. For make-ahead, assemble up to 2 hours before baking and refrigerate, then add 2-3 minutes to baking time. To reheat leftovers, use a 350°F oven for 3-4 minutes (not the microwave).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Protein: 3
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