Irresistible Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe Easy Crispy Phyllo Cups Appetizer
These cranberry brie bites nestled in crispy phyllo cups offer a delightful mix of creamy, tart, and crunchy flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Mini phyllo cups – store-bought
- 8 ounces (225 grams) Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small cubes
- 1 cup (100 grams) fresh cranberries
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Honey for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon if using. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens to a chunky jam-like texture. Let cool to room temperature.
- Remove rind from brie and cut cheese into small cubes about ½ inch pieces.
- Place mini phyllo cups on a baking sheet. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cranberry filling into each cup, then top with a brie cube.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top if using.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until brie is melted and bubbly and phyllo is golden and crisp.
- Remove from oven and optionally drizzle with honey.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Pre-bake phyllo cups for 3-4 minutes before filling to prevent sogginess. Chill brie before cutting for easier slicing. Use fresh cranberries for best flavor; thaw and drain frozen if needed. Drizzle honey after baking for added sweetness. Can substitute vegan cheese for dairy-free option and gluten-free phyllo cups for gluten-free diet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 55
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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