Can I prepare Cranberry Brie Bites ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the components ahead of time and assemble the bites close to serving. For the best pastry texture, bake them shortly before you plan to serve them. This keeps the crescent dough flaky while allowing the Brie to remain warm and creamy.

Can I use crescent roll dough instead of a crescent dough sheet?

Yes. Traditional refrigerated crescent rolls can be used if you do not have a seamless dough sheet. Carefully press the seams together before rolling and cutting the dough into squares. Keeping the pieces as even as possible helps the Cranberry Brie Bites bake consistently.

What can I use instead of cranberry sauce?

Whole berry cranberry sauce gives these appetizers their signature sweet-tart flavor and texture, but you can experiment with other fruit preserves. Raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, or orange marmalade can all pair nicely with Brie for a different variation.

Easy Cranberry Brie Bites for Holiday Parties

Name: Cranberry Brie Bites
Prep time: PT-497828H37M8S
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: PT-497828H37M8S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: All-purpose flour: As needed for dusting the dough and cutting board.; Crescent dough sheet: 8 ounces, or crescent rolls with the seams pinched together.; Brie cheese: 8-ounce wheel, cut into small pieces.; Whole berry cranberry sauce: 1 cup; do not use jellied cranberry sauce.; Fresh rosemary sprigs: About 2 sprigs, cut into small pieces.; Cooking spray: As needed for the mini muffin tin.

Description

Cranberry Brie Bites are an easy and festive holiday appetizer made with crescent dough, creamy Brie cheese, whole berry cranberry sauce, and fresh rosemary. The bite-sized appetizers are baked in a mini muffin tin until the pastry is light golden brown and served warm.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour: As needed for dusting the dough and cutting board.
Crescent dough sheet: 8 ounces, or crescent rolls with the seams pinched together.
Brie cheese: 8-ounce wheel, cut into small pieces.
Whole berry cranberry sauce: 1 cup; do not use jellied cranberry sauce.
Fresh rosemary sprigs: About 2 sprigs, cut into small pieces.
Cooking spray: As needed for the mini muffin tin.

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 24-count mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
Spread a little all-purpose flour over a counter or cutting board, then roll out the 8-ounce crescent dough sheet. If using crescent rolls, pinch the seams together to form one sheet.
Cut the crescent dough into 24 equal-sized squares.
Place one dough square into each mini muffin tin slot.
Cut the 8-ounce Brie wheel into small pieces and place a piece inside each crescent dough square.
Top each piece with a generous spoonful of whole berry cranberry sauce.
Add a small piece of fresh rosemary sprig to each bite.
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is light golden brown.
Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

Use whole berry cranberry sauce rather than jellied cranberry sauce.
Removing the Brie rind is optional because it is edible, but it can be removed if preferred.
Puff pastry can be substituted for crescent dough, although the baking time may need adjustment.
A mini muffin tin is recommended for true bite-sized appetizers; a regular muffin tin will create larger portions.
Blueberry jam, raspberry jam, strawberry jam, or orange marmalade can be used instead of cranberry sauce.
Toasted walnuts or pecans can be used instead of rosemary for a nutty variation.
Reheat leftovers in an oven or air fryer so the crescent dough does not become too soft.
Cooked bites can be frozen when wrapped well to prevent freezer burn. Defrost in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition information is an estimate and can vary depending on the brands and ingredients used.

Prep Time: Not provided on source page
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 82 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 137 mg
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: Not provided on source page
Unsaturated Fat: Not provided on source page
Trans Fat: Not provided on source page
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: Not provided on source page
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: Not provided on source page