Introduction: Cranberry Brie Bites
The original recipe called for puff pastry sheets, but several years ago when my DH was helping by going to the grocery store before company arrived, and bought the pre-baked fillo dough cups/shells instead. I didn't have the time to send him back, so I just went with what we had.
Now I always keep these little pre-baked fillo dough cups/shells in my freezer. They are SO versatile! you can stuff them with this or change up the topping....jam, brown sugar, pepperoni....you are limited only by your imagination.
I use this as a great afternoon/after school snack finger food
Step 1: Step 1 Original Recipe Followd by MY Fast Easy Changes
This is the original recipe I found on the Internet:
2 sheets of puff pastry
1.5 Cups Cranberry sauce
1 (10 oz triangle of Brie Cheese
Preheat oven to 375°
Cut each sheet into 12 squares and place inside mini muffin cups.
Place 1 inch aquare of cheese inside each cup
Top with about 1 Tablespoon of Cranberry Sauce
Bake until edges are brown (about 10 - 15 minutes
Cool slightly (but not completely) before removing
MY CHANGES
2 - 4 boxes of PRE-BAKED Mini Fillo Shells
1 Wedge Brie Cheese (I try to find the one without the rind)
1 Can of Cranberry sauce
Step 2: Step 2 Method
Remove the fillo shells from the package and arrange on a microwavable plate.
Add about 1 teaspoon of Brie Cheese. spread to edges of the shell if possible
Top with about 1.5 teaspoon of cranberry sauce
Step 3: Step 3 Bake
Microwave for about 15 - 30 seconds (on high) or just until you see the cheese and sauce "melting"
Cool at least 2 minutes before serving.....and even then warn guests not to just pop one in their mouth (ask me how I know)
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11 Comments
10 years ago on Introduction
I will have to try this. I love cranberries.
10 years ago on Introduction
yummy! brie is the best cheese!
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
it REALLY is isn't it? These are so fast to make, and equally fast to eat!
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
it most certainly is and it goes wonderful with puff pastry or filo! fruit is really good too, never tried cranberries but apricot is delicious
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
oh.....I never thought of apricots. Did you use dried? fresh? preserves? That's making me think about the orange marmalade my daughter made.....it's really good, but VERY sweet......bet that would be good too
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
well the easiest thing is just pieces of Brie (Camembert works great with apricot as well) with just cubes of dried apricot, they work well together
although my older half-sister made something similar, a baked brie with apricot paste and that tasted great too :D
10 years ago on Introduction
Oh Mary... these little beauties look amazing! Excellent work!!!
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
They are SUPER fast to make this way. I like the original recipe as well using the puff pastry, but it's more labor intensive for sure. Try it with other fillings as well.
10 years ago on Introduction
Thanks, my DH's mistake turned out to be a good thing!
10 years ago on Introduction
Oh, those look wonderful. I bet the brie is just amazing with the tangy cranberries. :D
10 years ago on Introduction
These look yummy!