Description
Cranberry Brie Bites are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring creamy brie cheese and tangy whole berry cranberry sauce baked in flaky crescent dough cups, topped with fresh rosemary for a festive touch. Perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions, these bite-sized treats combine sweet, savory, and herbaceous flavors in every warm, golden bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- All-purpose flour, for dusting dough and cutting board
- 8 ounce crescent dough sheet (or crescent rolls)
Filling
- 8 ounce wheel of brie cheese
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (not jellied)
- Fresh rosemary sprig (about 2 sprigs, depending on length)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 24-count mini muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough. Lightly dust your countertop or cutting board with all-purpose flour. Roll out the 8-ounce crescent dough sheet evenly. If using crescent rolls, pinch the seams together to form one continuous sheet.
- Cut Dough Squares. Cut the dough into 24 equal-sized squares, ensuring they will fit nicely into the mini muffin tin slots.
- Assemble Bites. Place each dough square into a muffin tin slot, forming a small cup shape. Cut the brie cheese wheel into small pieces suitable for one bite and place one piece inside each dough cup.
- Add Cranberry Sauce and Rosemary. Top each brie-filled dough cup with a generous spoonful of whole berry cranberry sauce. Then add a small piece of fresh rosemary sprig on top of each for added aroma and flavor.
- Bake. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is lightly golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use whole berry cranberry sauce for texture and an authentic flavor — avoid jellied versions.
- If you don’t have fresh rosemary, you can substitute with a small pinch of dried rosemary, but fresh is preferred for the best aroma.
- Make sure to spray the mini muffin tin well to prevent sticking.
- These bites can be made ahead and warmed slightly before serving.
- Pair with sparkling wine or a light white wine for an elegant appetizer pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
