Description
These no-bake cranberry brie bites are a quick and elegant appetizer, combining creamy brie with sweet-tart cranberry sauce on crispy crackers, garnished with fresh chives for a burst of flavor and color.
Ingredients
Crackers
24 crackersCheese
7 ounces brie cheese (about 200 grams)Cranberry Sauce
4 tablespoons cranberry sauceGarnish
Fresh chives, slicedInstructions
- Prepare the crackers: Arrange the crackers on a large serving platter, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Add the brie: Slice the brie into small pieces that fit comfortably on each cracker, then place a slice or piece of brie on top of each cracker.
- Top with cranberry sauce: Using a small spoon or teaspoon, add a small dollop of cranberry sauce onto each piece of brie, balancing the sweetness with the creamy cheese.
- Garnish: Finely chop the fresh chives and sprinkle them over each bite for a burst of herbal flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the contrasting textures and flavors, or refrigerate briefly if desired.
Notes
- Ritz crackers can be substituted with any other type of cracker such as wheat, multigrain, or gluten-free options.
- You can use homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce based on your preference.
- This recipe makes 24 pieces, and adjustments can be made easily by doubling or halving the ingredients.
- The amount of cheese needed may vary depending on the thickness of slices; use as much as needed to cover each cracker comfortably.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 20 grams)
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
