Cranberry Brie Bites
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Feb 12, 2025 
Baked Cranberry Brie Bites Recipes – These easy appetizers are savory-sweet with a garnish of cranberry preserves and pistachios. Perfect for a holiday party snack!
Why We Love Baked Brie Bites
Once upon a time, the only appetizer I ever made was baked brie.
You know… the old classic wheel of brie cheese wrapped in puff pastry and topped with jam or berries?
I had a special relationship with this molten bundle and it played the part of my escort to many a holiday gathering.
Yet as time progressed, I felt the need to branch out in my party food endeavors. For a few years I made appetizer after appetizer, each one more delectable than the one before.
Out of sight out of mind for baked brie in puff pastry?
Never. With baked brie, absence only makes the heart grow fonder.
So I’ve brought it back with a vengeance, creating all sorts of baked brie recipes including this itty bitty spin on the classic.
In today’s recipe, I used fillo shells to make easy-to-hold baked brie bites, which just might be the world’s easiest party snack.
Cranberry Brie Bites
With only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes in the oven, I may never go back to baking the whole wheel of brie!
Crisp pastry, oozing cheese, tangy cranberry preserves, and salty pistachios.
I think I’ve struck baked brie gold!
Cranberry Brie Bites would be the perfect starter for your Thanksgiving feast this year.
Use a little of your cranberry sauce to top each baked brie bite. They are so easy to make your kids could do it for you while you’re whipping up the sweet potatoes and gravy.
Recipe Ingredients
Crunchy, savory-sweet, gooey Baked Brie Bites require only 4 ingredients to make…
- Mini fillo shells
- Brie cheese
- Cranberry sauce – Homemade or store-bought
- Pistachios
How To Make Cranberry Brie Bites
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the fill shells on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Cut the brie with a knife into small 1/2 teaspoon-sized chunks and place one in each mini fillo shell. Bake cut brie in phyllo cups for 5 minutes, until the brie is melted.
- Remove from the oven and dollop a scant spoonful of cranberry sauce on each little brie tart. Sprinkle with a pinch of small pieces of pistachios.
Get the Full (Printable) Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe Below.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this a gluten-free dish?
I haven’t seen gluten-free fillo shells, but I have seen gluten-free pie crust. You could cut it out in little circles and bake them in mini muffin tins. You can also make gluten-free pie crust from scratch. Use a regular pie crust recipe and substitute GF 1-to-1 baking mix.
Is there a way to reheat them?
These little bites are super fast to make, so I find it easier to make them fresh each time. However, leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When ready to use, pop them in a 350-degree oven for 3-5 minutes. I do not suggest freezing leftovers in a freezer-safe container.
Mini Baked Brie Recipe Swaps
- Don’t Like Brie? You can use little dollops of Chevre goat cheese instead!
- Can’t Find Cranberry Sauce? Try cherry preserves, orange marmalade, raspberry jam, apricot jam, or pepper jelly.
- Want To Use Another Nut? Blanche almonds or toasted walnuts/pecans are a great choice.
Do The Puff Pastry Shells Need to Be Frozen?
You can purchase the freezer fresh pastry from the freezer section of your local grocery store, or you can make your own with puff pastry sheets and cut the dough on the seams and then into pastry squares and press them into a mini muffin pan.
More Baked Brie Recipes
- Baked Brie in Puff Pastry (with a Crispy Bacon Bow!)
- Whole Baked Brie with Bourbon Cashew Topping
- Brie and Pear Tart
Other party snack recipes you might enjoy:
- Sausage Roll Crazy Bread
- Corn Nuggets
- Pub Cheese Recipe
- Market Stuffed Squash Blossoms
- Buffalo Blue Cheese Popcorn
- Cranberry Chocolate Chip Shortbread
- Mini Cheese Ball Recipe
- Wasabi Deviled Eggs
- Sweet Potato Falafel
- Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Dates
- Pear and Blue Cheese Strudel
Check the printable recipe card below for this appetizers nutrition information including calories, carbohydrates, protein, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, fiber, vitamin c, and calcium percentages.
Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 box Athens Mini Fillo Shells
- 4 ounces brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce, homemade or store bought
- 3 tablespoons pistachios chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the Athens Mini Fillo Shells on a baking sheet.
- Cut the brie into small 1/2 teaspoon-sized chunks and place one in each mini fillo shell. Bake for 5 minutes, until the brie is melted.
- Remove from the oven and dollop a scant spoonful of cranberry sauce on each little brie tart. Sprinkle with pistachios and serve warm.
Thanks for sharing this recipe- it’s delicious! Does your note mean that these should not be frozen after baking? Thanks again.
Hi Cannef,
Yes, I would not freeze these after baking. The brie texture would most likely not recover after thawing and rewarming.
These are so simple and so fancy! I love making them for parties. So few ingredients, yet such a tasty little appetizer!
I have made these several times and always a hit! I’ve made them exact to the recipe and have also tried variations. Today I am making them with cherry preserves because I forgot the cranberry sauce when at the store. That variation I haven’t tried yet but I see you recommend it as a swap if needed. You can also try Sunny Cranberry trail mix instead of just pistachios. I find that at Target. It’s delicious!
These were perfect for my holiday table, these were gone in a flash.
This is so good!! Everyone at my house really loved it! Such an amazing appetizer!
the mixture of cranberry, brie and pistachios is one of my favorites!
These were a huge hit at my house! Perfect for entertaining!
These are the best! They were such a hit and I plan to make them again for sure!