Description
Brie and cranberry filo baskets are a delightful appetizer that combines the creamy richness of brie cheese with the sweet-tart flavor of cranberry sauce, all encased in crispy, flaky filo pastry. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these easy-to-make bites promise to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds with every delicious mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 sheets filo pastry
- 8 oz brie cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Layer four sheets of filo pastry on a clean surface, brushing melted butter between each layer.
- Cut the layered filo into squares large enough to fit into muffin tin cups with some overhang.
- Place each square into the muffin tin cups and fill with a piece of brie cheese followed by a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
- If desired, sprinkle fresh thyme over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg