Oven baked crescent brie bites are the ultimate bite-sized party appetizer. They feature creamy brie cheese and a dollop of sweet jam or cranberry sauce tucked into buttery, flaky crescent roll dough. Requiring only 3 to 5 ingredients, they take just 15 minutes to bake.
What You Need
- Dough: 1 tube (8 oz) crescent dough sheet or original crescent rolls (pinch the seams together).
- Cheese: 1 wheel (8 oz) of brie cheese, cut into 24 small pieces.
- Topping: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of jam (like fig, raspberry, or apricot) OR whole berry cranberry sauce.
- Optional Extras: Chopped pecans or walnuts, fresh rosemary sprigs, or a drizzle of honey.
- Equipment: Mini muffin tin and cooking spray.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously coat a 24-count mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Portion the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the crescent dough sheet. Cut the dough into 24 equal squares (6 strips lengthwise and 4 crosswise).
- Assemble: Gently press each dough square into a slot in the mini muffin tin. Place a piece of brie cheese into the center of each dough cup.
- Add Toppings: Top the brie with about 1/2 teaspoon of your preferred jam or cranberry sauce, and add chopped nuts if you’d like.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent pastry is puffed and a beautiful golden-brown. [1]
- Serve: Let them cool for a couple of minutes in the pan so the cheese can set, then pop them out and serve warm.
For a quick visual guide on how to shape the dough and assemble your bites, this tutorial offers great tips:
If you’re planning a menu, let me know:
- How many guests are you serving?
- Do you need sweet or savory variation ideas (e.g., honey & thyme or prosciutto)?
I can help you build the perfect appetizer spread!