Description
Delightful Cranberry Brie Bites featuring flaky crescent dough filled with creamy brie, tangy whole berry cranberry sauce, crunchy roasted pecans, and fresh rosemary. Perfect as an elegant appetizer for holiday gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 (8-oz.) tube crescent dough
- All-purpose flour, for surface
- Cooking spray, for greasing muffin tin
Filling
- 1 (8-oz.) wheel of brie, cut into small pieces
- 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. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini (24-cup) muffin tin thoroughly with cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the bites after baking.
- Prepare the dough. Lightly flour a clean surface, then roll out the crescent dough and carefully pinch the seams together to form a single sheet. Cut the dough into 24 equal squares and press each square into the prepared muffin cups, forming small dough cups.
- Assemble the bites. Place small pieces of brie inside each dough cup. Top each with a spoonful of whole berry cranberry sauce, sprinkle with chopped roasted pecans, and finish with one piece of fresh rosemary for an aromatic touch.
- Bake until golden. Bake the prepared bites in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the pastry turns golden brown and the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Serve. Allow the cranberry brie bites to cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin. Serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Ensure the crescent dough seams are well sealed to prevent leakage during baking.
- Use whole berry cranberry sauce for texture and visual appeal; cranberry jelly can be substituted but will have a smoother consistency.
- Roasted pecans add a great crunch and flavor; walnuts or almonds can be used as alternatives.
- Fresh rosemary gives a fragrant herbal note; feel free to adjust the amount or omit if preferred.
- These bites are best served warm but can be reheated gently in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
