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Best Easy Cranberry Brie Bites – Kid-Approved Holiday Appetizer

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These cranberry brie bites are a quick and easy holiday appetizer made with crescent roll dough, creamy brie, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce. They’re kid-approved, perfect for gatherings, and ready in about 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 4 oz brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small cubes
  • 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Fresh thyme sprigs (optional, for garnish)
  • Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Open the can of crescent roll dough and unroll it on a clean cutting board. If using traditional triangle sheets, gently press the perforations together to form a solid sheet. Cut the dough into 24 roughly equal squares (about 2 inches each).
  3. Press each square of dough into a mini muffin cup, forming a small cup shape that comes up the sides slightly.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, chopped rosemary, and honey. Stir until well mixed.
  5. Place a small cube of brie (about 1/2 teaspoon) into each dough cup. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cranberry mixture on top of the brie. If adding nuts, sprinkle a few on top now.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the brie is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let the bites cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Use a small spoon or butter knife to gently loosen them from the pan, then transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, if desired.

Notes

For best results, let brie come to room temperature before cutting. Do not overfill the cups. Watch bake time closely to prevent burning. Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated; add 2-3 minutes to bake time if starting from cold.

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