Description
These Mini Cranberry & Brie Phyllo Tarts are the perfect bite-sized holiday appetizers featuring crispy, buttery phyllo shells filled with creamy Brie cheese, tart cranberry sauce, and a touch of sweetness. Elegant, festive, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
4 oz (115 g) Brie cheese, cut into small cubes
½ cup (60 g) cranberry sauce or chopped fresh cranberries
2 tbsp (30 g) butter, melted
1 tbsp (15 g) brown sugar (optional)
Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush each phyllo sheet with melted butter and layer 2–3 sheets per tart. Cut into squares to fit mini muffin tin.
2. Press phyllo squares into muffin tin cups. Fill each cup with a cube of Brie and a spoonful of cranberry. Sprinkle with brown sugar if using.
3. Bake for 12–15 minutes until phyllo is golden and crispy, and cheese is melted.
4. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm as an appetizer or party snack.
Notes
Tips:
– Use store-bought mini phyllo shells to save time.
– Substitute cranberry with fig jam, apricot preserves, or raspberry sauce for flavor variations.
– Serve immediately for best texture crisp outside and creamy inside.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Holiday Recipes, Party Snacks
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mini Cranberry Brie Tarts, Holiday Appetizer, Phyllo Tartlets, Christmas Party Snack, Brie Cranberry Cups