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Easy Baked Brie Bites with Cranberry Pecan

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These Cozy Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie Bites in Phyllo Cups are quick, easy, and perfect for entertaining. Creamy brie, tangy cranberries, and toasty pecans come together in crispy phyllo cups for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that looks fancy but comes together in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 24 small cubes (about ½-inch each)
  • 2 boxes frozen mini phyllo shells (15 shells each)
  • ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • ⅓ cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Optional: fresh rosemary sprigs or thyme leaves for garnish
  • Optional: flaky sea salt (like Maldon) for finishing
  • Optional: extra chopped pecans for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the frozen phyllo cups on a baking sheet (do not thaw).
  2. Toast the pecans: Place chopped pecans in a small dry skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly darker. Immediately transfer to a plate to cool. Reserve about 1 tablespoon for garnish.
  3. Prepare the brie: Using a small knife, carefully cut the rind off the brie wheel. Slice the wheel in half horizontally, then cut each half into 12 small cubes (about ½-inch each).
  4. Assemble the bites: Spoon about ½ teaspoon of cranberry sauce into each phyllo cup. Top with a cube of brie, then sprinkle with toasted pecans (reserving some for garnish). Gently press down.
  5. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the brie is melted and bubbly and the phyllo edges are golden brown. Check at 10 minutes.
  6. Finish and serve: Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with reserved toasted pecans and fresh thyme leaves if using. Serve warm.

Notes

You can assemble the bites up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate; add 2-3 minutes to baking time. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free phyllo shells. For a nut-free option, substitute pecans with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. To freeze, assemble unbaked bites on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 1 month; bake directly from frozen, adding 3-5 minutes to the baking time.

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Keywords: baked brie bites, cranberry pecan brie, phyllo cups appetizer, easy holiday appetizer, quick appetizer, party food, finger food

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