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Crispy Cranberry Brie Bites

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These crispy cranberry brie bites in flaky homemade phyllo cups combine sweet-tart cranberry sauce with creamy brie for an easy, elegant holiday appetizer that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Phyllo dough sheets, thawed (fresh or frozen)
  • Unsalted butter, melted (for brushing phyllo layers)
  • Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought, slightly chunky with orange zest)
  • Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
  • Honey or maple syrup (optional, for drizzling)
  • Orange zest (freshly grated, mixed into cranberry sauce if homemade)
  • Salt and pepper (a pinch to season brie cubes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Layer 3-4 sheets, brushing each with butter as you go. Cut the stacked sheets into 3×3 inch squares.
  3. Gently press each square into the muffin tin cups, shaping them into little nests.
  4. Bake the cups for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  5. While cups bake, combine cranberry sauce with a pinch of orange zest in a small bowl. Season brie cubes lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Remove phyllo cups from oven and fill each with about 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of cranberry sauce. Nestle a cube of brie on top of the cranberry.
  7. Return the filled cups to the oven for another 5-7 minutes until the brie is melted and bubbly but not runny.
  8. Optionally, drizzle a tiny bit of honey or maple syrup over each bite and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves.
  9. Serve warm, fresh from the oven.

Notes

Keep phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out. Cut brie into uniform cubes for even melting. Avoid overbaking filled cups to prevent brie leakage and burnt phyllo. Store unfilled phyllo cups airtight at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat filled bites gently in a 325°F oven to refresh crispiness. Optional additions include nuts, spices, or savory jams for variations.

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