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Cranberry Brie Bites

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Pick up crescent rolls, cut up brie, scoop in some cranberry sauce, sprinkle on nuts and rosemary, and bake until golden. Everyone grabs these fast when you set them out at a party.

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Updated on Tue, 27 May 2025 17:39:52 GMT
Pastry cup with melty cheese, cranberry jam, and rosemary on top. Looks golden and tempting. Pin it
Pastry cup with melty cheese, cranberry jam, and rosemary on top. Looks golden and tempting. | twistytaste.com

With almost no hassle, these Cranberry Brie Bites add a classy touch to your celebrations. Soft crescent dough hugs melty brie and punchy cranberry sauce, while crunchy pecans go on top. In half an hour, you'll have a treat everyone's gonna love.

Quick Shopping List

You'll throw together Cranberry Brie Bites using just a handful of tasty things:

  • Finishing Touch: Fresh rosemary gives a nice, herby feel.
  • Sweetness: Add some zip with cranberry sauce.
  • Cheesy Goodness: Grab some brie, rind and all.
  • Crunch: Pecans, chopped up, for texture.
  • Dough Base: Flaky ready-to-bake crescent dough makes it simple.

Effortless Assembly Steps

  • Don’t wait, serve the bites hot and fresh from the oven
  • Let them bake till they’re crispy and golden
  • Start filling those dough cups with brie, cranberry, pecans, and some rosemary
  • Gently shape dough squares in the muffin tin
  • Slice out even dough squares so you don’t run short
  • Get the oven hot and the tin ready first

Helpful Tips

Want these Cranberry Brie Bites to turn out awesome? Get crescent dough sheets if they’re in stock, slice the brie while it’s cold, and if things need to be ready fast, put them together earlier and pop them in the fridge till you bake.

Golden-baked pastry cups packed with brie and cranberry, topped with rosemary—set in a tray. Pin it
Golden-baked pastry cups packed with brie and cranberry, topped with rosemary—set in a tray. | twistytaste.com

Leftover Storage

If you wind up with extra bites, stash them airtight for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven—they’ll taste best that way. For freezer folks, toss them in for up to 3 months, then thaw before warming up again.

Twist Ideas

If you wanna shake up your Cranberry Brie Bites, sub in another cheese or swap in any favorite jam. Switch the nuts or use different herbs, or even drizzle on hot honey for heat. Any combo gives these snacks a whole new vibe.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make these ahead of time?

You can cut everything beforehand, but bake them right before you want to eat. They’re best hot with melty cheese from the oven.

→ Why cut the brie into pieces instead of using one chunk?

Bite-sized bits of brie melt quicker and more evenly. That way every bite has just the right amount of cheese and topping.

→ Can I use different nuts or leave them out?

Try walnuts or skip nuts completely. They'll taste awesome either way—brie and cranberry sauce do the heavy lifting here.

→ Do I have to use fresh rosemary?

Fresh rosemary makes these bites taste and look fancy, but it’s OK to leave it off. Don’t swap in dried rosemary, though—it’s not the same and is kinda tough.

→ What's the best cranberry sauce to use?

Go for whole berry cranberry sauce instead of the jellied kind. Either homemade or canned works great in this snack.

Cranberry Brie Bites

Little pastry cups loaded with gooey cheese, cranberry jam, and topped with crunchy pecans plus rosemary. It’s super simple and totally wow-worthy.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
25 Minutes


Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 24 Servings (24 pieces)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 8 oz tube of crescent rolls.
02 8 oz wheel of brie cheese.
03 1/2 cup of cranberry sauce (use whole berry).
04 1/4 cup of chopped pecans.
05 6 small sprigs of rosemary, cut into 1-inch pieces.
06 Nonstick cooking spray.
07 A little flour for sprinkling.

Instructions

Step 01

Turn the oven to 375°F and let it preheat. Lightly coat the mini muffin pan with spray, and dust your surface with flour.

Step 02

Flatten out the crescent dough on your flour-dusted area. Close up the seams by pressing them together. Slice the dough into 24 squares and place each one into the muffin pan.

Step 03

Slice the brie into little chunks and put one in each dough cup. Spoon cranberry sauce over the brie, add some pecans on top, and finish with a small rosemary sprig.

Step 04

Pop them in the oven for about 15 minutes or until they turn a golden color.

Notes

  1. They're best when served hot.
  2. This makes a total of 24 pieces.
  3. The components can be prepped in advance, but bake them fresh.
  4. Whole berry cranberry sauce works much better than the jellied type.

Tools You'll Need

  • Muffin pan for minis.
  • Knife for slicing.
  • Dough rolling pin.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes dairy (brie).
  • Contains wheat (from the crescent dough).
  • Has tree nuts (pecans).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 82
  • Total Fat: 4 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 8 g
  • Protein: 2 g