Irresistible Cranberry Brie Bites
These cranberry brie bites in homemade phyllo cups combine flaky, buttery crusts with creamy brie and tangy cranberry topping, perfect for festive gatherings or quick snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- Phyllo dough sheets (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- Unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces (about 225 grams) brie cheese, rind removed
- ½ cup (125 ml) cranberry sauce or jam
- Zest of one medium orange
- ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Honey or maple syrup (optional drizzle)
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lay one sheet of phyllo on a clean work surface and brush it lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush again. Repeat layering 3–4 sheets total, keeping remaining sheets covered with a damp towel.
- Cut the layered phyllo into 3×3 inch (7.5×7.5 cm) squares.
- Gently press each square into a muffin tin cup to form a bowl shape. Brush the insides with more melted butter.
- Bake the phyllo cups for 8–10 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
- While baking, slice the brie into ½-inch (1.5 cm) cubes. Zest the orange and combine with cranberry sauce and nuts if using.
- Remove phyllo cups from oven and let cool slightly. Place a piece of brie in each cup, then top with cranberry-orange mixture.
- Return filled cups to oven and bake for 5–7 minutes until brie softens and starts to melt.
- Remove from oven, drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired, and garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
Notes
Keep unused phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying. Brush each phyllo layer with melted butter for best crispness. Pre-bake phyllo cups before filling to avoid sogginess. If brie is too soft to slice, chill for 10 minutes first. Reheat leftovers in a 300°F oven for 5–7 minutes to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 3
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