Cranberry Brie Bites
Y’all, these Cranberry Brie Bites are warm, melty, and gone in two bites! ✨ They’re the easiest holiday appetizer to set out for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving or a Christmas party.
Mini phyllo cups go right on a baking sheet. Each one gets a cube of brie, a little spoonful of cranberry sauce, and a few chopped pecans if you like. They bake for just a few minutes until the brie is melted and bubbly, then get a tiny sprig of fresh rosemary on top.
With store-bought phyllo cups, there’s no dough to make. Just fill, bake and serve warm.
Why You’ll Love It
- Only 5 ingredients. Phyllo cups, brie, cranberry sauce, pecans and rosemary.
- Super quick. They bake in 12 to 15 minutes.
- Looks fancy. Perfect for holiday get-togethers.
- Sweet and savory. Creamy brie with tart cranberry.
- Uses leftover cranberry sauce. A great way to use it up after Thanksgiving.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Mini phyllo cups: Twenty-four of them, store-bought.
- Brie: 8 oz, with the rind removed, cut into cubes.
- Cranberry sauce: About 1 teaspoon per cup.
- Chopped pecans (optional): For a little crunch.
- Fresh rosemary: A tiny sprig on each one for garnish.
You’ll find the exact amounts and steps in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make It
These come together in just a few minutes. Set the mini phyllo cups on a baking sheet and drop a cube of brie into each one. Spoon about a teaspoon of cranberry sauce over each cube of cheese, and add a few chopped pecans if you’re using them. Slide the pan into a 375°F oven and bake until the brie is melted and bubbly. Top each bite with a tiny sprig of fresh rosemary and serve them warm, right off the tray. Set them out on a platter at your Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving or Christmas party and watch them disappear. They’re small, they’re pretty, and they’re so easy to make. That’s a holiday win in my book!
Tips for the Best Cranberry Brie Bites
- Cube the brie cold. Brie is easier to cut into neat cubes straight from the fridge.
- Don’t overfill. About 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce per cup is plenty.
- Watch for bubbly brie. Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes, until the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm. They’re best right out of the oven, with a tiny sprig of rosemary on top.
Warm, melty, and gone in two bites! ✨
Cranberry Brie Bites
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Set the phyllo cups on a baking sheet. Fill each with a cube of brie.
- Top each with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce and a few pecans if you like.
- Bake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, until the brie is melted and bubbly. Garnish with a tiny sprig of rosemary and serve warm.