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These little bites are my party superstar recipe! Just grab some brie, cranberry sauce, and those cute phyllo shells from the store. Pop them in the oven for 15 minutes and boom you've got the fanciest-looking appetizer that everyone goes crazy for. Trust me, watch them disappear before your eyes!
What Makes These So Good
I love how these tiny treats hit all the right notes crispy shells that crackle when you bite in, gooey melted brie, and that sweet-tangy pop of cranberry. They're so quick to throw together, but look like you spent hours in the kitchen. Just make plenty because they vanish fast!
Shopping List
- Cranberry Sauce: 1/2 cup of your favorite kind sweet and tangy is best
- Brie Cheese: One 8 oz wheel, cut into tiny cubes keep the rind if you like it
- Phyllo Shells: Grab 15 from the freezer section let them thaw out
Let's Make Them
- Get Your Oven Ready
- Heat it up to 350°F and line a pan with parchment no stuck cheese mess!
- Prep Your Cheese
- Cut that brie into 15 little chunks that'll fit in your shells. Keep the rind if you like it, toss it if you don't.
- Put Them Together
- Pop a piece of brie in each shell, then top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
- Time to Bake
- Into the oven they go for about 8-10 minutes until that cheese gets all melty and amazing.
- Ready to Eat
- Let them cool just a bit so you don't burn your tongue! They're great warm or room temp.
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Party Planning Tricks
Here's my favorite party hack get everything ready ahead and pop them in the freezer! When party time comes, just bake them straight from frozen add a few extra minutes in the oven. Such a stress-saver when you're busy hosting!
Mix It Up
Sometimes I get fancy and swap out the cranberry for fig jam or spicy pepper jelly. A drizzle of honey on top is amazing too. Want to make your own cranberry sauce? Just simmer fresh cranberries with sugar and water until they pop so good!
Keep Them Perfect
Got leftovers? Lucky you! They'll keep in the fridge for a few days. Just warm them up in the oven when you want more stay away from the microwave or they'll get all soggy. You want that shell nice and crispy!
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I make these ahead of time?
You can assemble these up to 24 hours ahead and keep in the fridge. Just pop them in the oven right before serving. The shells stay crispy and the cheese melts perfectly.
- → How do I prevent the phyllo shells from getting soggy?
Keep the shells frozen until ready to fill, and don't add too much cranberry sauce. A small amount on top works best to keep the shells crisp.
- → Can I freeze these appetizers?
Assemble them completely, freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a container. Bake straight from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
- → What type of cranberry sauce works best?
Both whole berry and jellied cranberry sauce work well. You can use homemade or canned - just make sure it's not too runny.
- → Do I need to remove the rind from the brie?
You can leave the rind on - it's edible and melts fine. Just cut the cheese into small enough pieces to fit in the shells.