3-Ingredient Cranberry Brie Bites are a deliciously easy way to entertain guests! This 15-minute bite-sized appetizer is perfect for holiday parties.
You'll also want to make this baked Cranberry Brie Appetizer with fresh Cranberry Sauce!
If you need a quick and easy appetizer for your holiday party, here you go!
Cranberry Brie Bites with phyllo cups are not only delish, but they are also effortless to prepare. You need only 3-ingredients, and you’ve got a mouthful of melted cheesy goodness that looks stunning!
The phyllo dough creates a crisp cup that’s the perfect size for a slice of brie and a little dollop of tart cranberry sauce. A perfect pairing.
Are you seeing the yumminess??? Make sure you make more than one per guest, and watch this cranberry and brie recipe disappear before your eyes!
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Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
You only need 3 main ingredients and a garnish to create this mini brie appetizer!
- 12 frozen mini pre-baked phyllo cups - these are the crunchy cups the cheese and cranberry sauce sit in. You can usually find them in a freezer section of your grocery store. you can substitute the phyllo dough with puff pastry dough or crescent roll dough. Just cut squares in the dough that will fit in the muffin cups.
- 6 teaspoons triple cream brie - we prefer the creaminess of a triple cream brie, but whatever type of brie you use will be fine.
- 6 teaspoons homemade cranberry sauce - for the best flavor, we recommend homemade. Just don't use a jellied version.
- fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Step By Step Instructions
Gather your ingredients, and let’s make some baked brie bites!
Step 1
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Place the pre-baked phyllo cups in a mini muffin pan. Fill each cup with about ½ teaspoon of brie cheese and ½ teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
Bake for 10 minutes, until cups are golden and cheese is melted.
Step 3
Finally, remove cups from the oven, finish with a light seasoning of fresh ground pepper and a sprig of fresh chopped rosemary (optional), and serve immediately.
Supplies needed
- mini muffin pan - you need one of these for sweet recipes like Cookies Cups and savory recipes like Quinoa Bites.
How Long Does Brie Last?
When making just this recipe, you may have leftover brie cheese. If you want to save the rest, the best advice we can give is to use brie within 2-4 days if keeping it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you want to keep it longer, you can place it in a sealed container and place it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- All of the phyllo cups we found in the grocery store's frozen section were pre-baked, so they didn’t need additional time in the oven. If you find unbaked ones, follow the package instructions before placing your cheese and cranberry sauce inside and baking again.
- We love the fresh flavor of our homemade cranberry sauce, but if you’re rushed for time, you can use a store-bought variety and perk it up with orange zest and cinnamon.
- You can absolutely double the recipe depending on the size of the crowd you're feeding.
- Cranberry Brie Bites are best served warm right out of the oven.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can substitute the phyllo dough with puff pastry dough or crescent roll dough. Just cut squares in the dough that will fit into the muffin cups.
You can top each bite with blueberry jam, raspberry jam, strawberry jam, cherry preserves, or orange marmalade instead of cranberry sauce. Also, try topping your brie appetizer with toasted walnuts, pistachios, or pecans instead of rosemary.
Yes, you can prepare these Baked Brie Phyllo Cups a few hours ahead, then pop them in the oven when you’re ready to serve.
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Printable Recipe
Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe
Equipment
- mini muffin pan
- spoon
Ingredients
- 12 frozen mini pre-baked phyllo cups
- 6 teaspoons triple cream brie
- 6 teaspoons homemade cranberry sauce
- fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the pre-baked phyllo cups in a mini muffin pan. Fill each cup with about ½ teaspoon of brie cheese and ½ teaspoon cranberry sauce. Bake for 10 minutes, until cups are golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove cups from oven finish with a light seasoning with fresh ground pepper and a sprig of fresh chopped rosemary (optional) and serve immediately.
Notes
- The phyllo cups we found were pre-baked, so they didn't need additional time in the oven. If you find unbaked ones, follow the package instructions before placing your cheese and cranberry sauce inside and baking again.
- We love the fresh flavor of our homemade cranberry sauce, but if you're in a rush for time, you can use a store-bought variety and perk it up with orange zest and cinnamon.
- You can double the recipe depending on the size of the crowd you're feeding.
- Cranberry Brie Bites are best served warm right out of the oven.
Charlotte says
Do you buy a big round of Brie?
Ritika Gann says
Yes! But I hear that Trader Joes has mini brie bites available, so that might be a nice option too.
Anna says
These bites are such a beautiful appetizer idea for the holidays! So easy to whip up too!
Erin Henry says
These little bites are definitely perfect for the holidays!
Sara Welch says
Love the combination of cranberry and brie! These were so easy and delicious; easily my new go-to appetizer when friends come over!
Erin Henry says
The combo of brie and cranberries is something special. This is an easy one to whip together!
katerina @ diethood.com says
The perfect little bite!! I am so excited to try these! YUM!
Erin Henry says
Yeah! Enjoy how easy and delish they are!