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Cozy Cranberry Brie Bites: Easy Holiday Appetizer

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These cozy cranberry brie bites are the perfect holiday appetizer—crispy phyllo cups filled with warm, melted brie and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, topped with honey and rosemary. They come together in under 20 minutes and are always the first to disappear at any party.

Ingredients

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  • 15 frozen mini phyllo tart shells (like Athens or Pepperidge Farm)
  • 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 15 small cubes (about 1/2-inch each)
  • 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange the frozen phyllo tart shells on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart. Do not thaw them first.
  3. Using a small knife, carefully cut away the white rind from the brie. Cut the brie into 15 cubes, each about 1/2-inch in size.
  4. Place one cube of brie into each phyllo cup. Do not press it down.
  5. Top each cup with about 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce. Spread it gently over the brie cube.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top if using.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the brie is melted and bubbly and the edges of the phyllo cups are golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with fresh rosemary.
  10. Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.

Notes

For best results, keep phyllo cups frozen until ready to use. To prevent soggy shells, do not overfill with cranberry sauce—stick to about 1/2 teaspoon per cup. Bites are best served within 15-20 minutes of baking. Can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking. To freeze, assemble completely, freeze on baking sheet for 1 hour, then transfer to freezer bag; add 2-3 minutes to baking time when cooking from frozen.

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