Cranberry Brie Bites

These Cranberry Brie Bites are fresh, tasty, and the perfect mix of sweet and savoury. In just over half an hour, you’ll be equipped with a dish that any who indulge will love. These make the perfect holiday party potluck contribution or family dinner appetizer and you can make them ahead of time so they’re ready to enjoy when the time comes!

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Cranberry Brie Bites

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. brie cheese, cut in 24 small squares
• 1 cup whole cranberry sauce
• fresh rosemary sprig
• 1 package refrigerated crescent rolls

Assembly instructions:

1. Roll out dough. Cut into 24 squares. Put each square in a silicone mini muffin tin tray. Add a square of brie. Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce and add a small bit of rosemary.
2. Put the muffin tin tray on a cookie sheet and freeze flat. Pop the bites out when frozen. Transfer to a large resealable freezer bag. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Put the frozen bites back into the mini muffin tin tray. Bake in a 375° oven for 15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Serve.

Cranberry Brie Bite FAQs:

Are there other cheeses I can use besides brie? While brie is our go-to for this recipe thanks to its creamy texture and rich taste, camembert would be our second choice. It has a stronger, earthier flavour, but still melts into ooey-gooey goodness (which is essential in these Cranberry Brie Bites!).

What type of cranberry sauce is best to use? Using whole cranberry sauce adds texture to this appetizer because the sauce has actual cranberries within it. It also maintains a more similar taste to fresh cranberries which nicely complements the savoury cheese and rosemary earthiness. Jellied cranberry sauce can be used in a pinch, but it wouldn’t be our first choice.

Can I use dried rosemary for this recipe instead of fresh? We wouldn’t recommend dried rosemary for this appetizer, because the leaves will remain woody and unchewable, even after cooking. Fresh rosemary, on the other hand, delivers the same great flavour (if not better!) and an enjoyable mouthfeel.

What’s the best way to serve these Cranberry Brie Bites? These tasty bites are a great addition to any potluck or shared appetizers meal. They also work very well alongside a charcuterie board or glass of your favourite holiday drink for a games night or other fun gathering. These bites pair well with lighter appetizers that are vegetable or fruit based like our Goat Cheese Pistachio Stuffed Dates.

Other great make-ahead appetizer recipes:

Looking for other appetizers that will brie well-loved by everyone in the room (see what we did there)? Try out these favourites from our recipe repertoire:

• Gochujang Cauliflower
• French Dip Sliders
• Bacon Wrapped Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates
• Sloppy Joe Bites
• And more!