Stunning 5-Minute Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe
Make easy and delightful Cranberry Brie Bites perfect for any gathering. These simple bites combine creamy brie and sweet cranberry on a crisp cracker base.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cranberry sauce: 1/2 cup
- Brie cheese: 4 ounces, cut into small cubes
- Crackers (your favorite kind): 12
- Pecans or walnuts (optional): 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Fresh rosemary (optional): for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the crackers on a baking sheet.
- Top each cracker with a small cube of brie cheese.
- Spoon a small amount of cranberry sauce over the brie on each cracker.
- If using, sprinkle a few chopped nuts over the cranberry sauce.
- Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the brie is soft and slightly melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before serving.
- Garnish with a tiny piece of fresh rosemary, if desired.
Notes
- Use firm crackers that can hold the topping without breaking.
- You can substitute brie with another soft cheese if you prefer.
- Taste your cranberry sauce; if it is very tart, you might want a touch more sweetness on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: Approx. 70-90
- Sugar: Varies based on sauce
- Sodium: Low to moderate
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: Low
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Low
- Cholesterol: Low to moderate
