Crispy Cranberry Brie Bites
Layers of crispy, buttery phyllo wrap around creamy, melted brie and tangy cranberry sauce for the ultimate holiday party bite that’s as festive as it is elegant.
Servings: 15
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box phyllo dough thawed
- 1 egg beaten
- 15 mini brie bites
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or storebought)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup honey for drizzling
- 1/4 cup crushed, toasted pecans
- 1 tablespoons minced thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F. With the phyllo sheets rolled, very thinly slice to create “thin noodles”.
- Place a small handful of phyllo noodles into a circle on a clean surface.
- Brush a wheel of brie all over with egg wash and place into the center of the phyllo circle. Top brie with a small dollop of cranberry sauce.
- Bring sides of phyllo up into the center and pinch and twist shut.
- Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the top with a little more egg wash, then pile a small amount of phyllo on top.
- Repeat steps 3-7 until all wheels of brie have been used.
- Gently brush each brie bundle with melted butter.
- Bake bites for 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool for5 minutes.
- Transfer to a platter, drizzle with honey, and finish with a sprinkle of crushed pecans and thyme leaves. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg