Description
Cranberry Brie Bites are festive, bite-sized appetizers featuring creamy brie, tangy whole berry cranberry sauce, and crunchy pecans baked in golden crescent roll dough. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these easy-to-make treats combine savory and sweet flavors with a fresh rosemary garnish for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 (8-oz.) tube crescent dough
- All-purpose flour, for surface
- Cooking spray
Filling & Topping
- 1 (8-oz.) wheel of brie
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted unsalted pecans
- 6 sprigs fresh rosemary, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Crescent Dough. On a lightly floured surface, unroll the crescent dough and pinch together the seams to form a single sheet. Cut the dough into 24 equal squares and gently press each square into the prepared muffin tin cups, forming little dough cups.
- Add Brie and Toppings. Cut the brie cheese into small pieces that will fit inside the dough cups. Place a piece of brie into each dough-lined cup. Top each with about a spoonful of whole berry cranberry sauce, sprinkle with chopped pecans, and garnish with one small rosemary piece per bite.
- Bake the Bites. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Serve Warm. Remove the cranberry brie bites from the oven, let them cool slightly, then serve warm as a delightful appetizer.
Notes
- These bites are quick and easy to prepare, making them ideal for last-minute holiday entertaining.
- You can substitute chopped walnuts or almonds for pecans if preferred.
- Be sure to use whole berry cranberry sauce for texture and flavor contrast.
- The rosemary adds a lovely aromatic touch, but can be omitted if desired.
- Serve these bites warm for the best gooey brie experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 119 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 9 mg
