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Easy Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe: Best 10-Minute Appetizer

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These Easy Cranberry Brie Bites are the perfect last-minute holiday appetizer. Made with just five simple ingredients, they come together in about 10 minutes of hands-on prep and look like you fussed for hours.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 wheel (8 oz) brie cheese
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick baking spray.
  2. Unroll the crescent dough on a clean cutting board. If using perforated sheets, press the seams together to create a solid rectangle. Cut the dough into 24 roughly equal squares (about 2 inches by 2 inches). Gently press each square into a cup of the prepared muffin tin, forming a small cup shape.
  3. Cut the brie wheel into 24 small cubes, about 1/2-inch each. Keep the rind on.
  4. Place one cube of brie into each dough cup. Top the brie with about 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce. If using pecans, sprinkle a few on top of the cranberry sauce.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and puffed, and the brie is melted and bubbly.
  6. Let the bites cool in the pan for exactly 5 minutes. Then use a small spoon or offset spatula to gently lift them out of the tin and transfer to a serving platter. Top each bite with a small sprig of fresh rosemary or a sprinkle of thyme for garnish.

Notes

Don’t skip the cooling step—let the bites cool in the pan for exactly 5 minutes to allow the cheese to set. Keep the dough cold for easier handling. Use whole berry cranberry sauce for best flavor. Do not overfill the cups to prevent overflow. Generously grease the pan to avoid sticking.

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