Description
Easy Cranberry Brie Bites are a delightful and elegant appetizer perfect for any gathering. Made with flaky crescent roll dough, creamy brie cheese, tangy whole berry cranberry sauce, and a fresh rosemary sprig, these bite-sized treats combine sweet and savory flavors with minimal effort and maximum appeal.
Ingredients
Dough
- 8 ounce crescent dough sheet (or crescent rolls)
- All-purpose flour (for dusting the dough and cutting board, as needed)
Filling and Topping
- 8 ounce wheel of brie cheese
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (not jellied)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (about 2 sprigs depending on length)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly 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 tightly to form a single long sheet to ensure uniformity.
- Cut dough into squares: Using a knife or pizza cutter, divide the rolled dough into 24 equal-sized squares to fit the muffin tin slots perfectly.
- Place dough squares into muffin tin: Gently press each dough square into individual slots of the prepared mini muffin tin, creating small cups that will hold the filling.
- Add brie cheese: Cut the 8-ounce wheel of brie into small bite-sized pieces and place one piece inside each dough cup, distributing evenly.
- Top with cranberry sauce: Spoon a generous amount of whole berry cranberry sauce on top of the brie in each dough cup, adding a sweet and tangy component.
- Add rosemary garnish: Place a small piece of fresh rosemary sprig on top of each cranberry sauce spoonful for a fragrant and decorative touch.
- 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 warm: Carefully remove the bites from the muffin tin and serve warm to fully enjoy the melted brie and fresh flavors.
Notes
- Use whole berry cranberry sauce rather than jellied for texture contrast.
- Ensure the seams of crescent rolls are pinched tightly to avoid separation during baking.
- Rosemary sprigs can be trimmed to small pieces to garnish each bite.
- Serve immediately after baking for best flavor and texture.
- These bites can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Substitute fresh thyme if rosemary is unavailable for a different herb aroma.