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Mini Brie and Cranberry Phyllo Tarts

Delight your guests with mini cranberry brie phyllo tarts. An easy appetizer that is perfect for holiday entertaining.

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Mini Brie and Cranberry Phyllo Tarts

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Mini Brie and Cranberry Phyllo Tarts

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Sunday dinners are different from what they used to be. With two children out of the “nest” and one in college, it is quiet around the dinner table. But I still enjoy ending or starting (depending on how you look at it) the week with a nice meal, and planning menus has always been something I enjoy!

Planning this menu was particularly easy because I had everything on hand—yes, even the duck fat! With more holidays right around the corner, I wanted to share this quick and easy appetizer.

To make holiday entertaining come together quickly in terms of food, I love to keep Athens Phyllo Shells in my freezer. They are a perfect vessel for a myriad of ingredients. Tonight, they will be filled with leftover Whole-Berry Cranberry Sauce, Brie cheese, and… THAT’S IT! Said in my best Ina voice,” How easy was that?”

If you want a little more flavor, add some chopped Candied Pecans or some chopped fresh rosemary. They are all winning combinations!

Speaking of winning combinations, I am sharing a few more ideas below that utilize those phyllo pastry shells. If you click on the links to the recipes, you might even find even more great ideas for appetizers and entertaining! Happy Sunday!

Mini Brie, Apricot and Pistachio Phyllo Tarts

Mini phyllo pastry cups filled with a creamy mixture, topped with a dollop of jam and chopped pistachios, arranged on a white square plate.

Mini Fig and Blue Cheese Phyllo Tarts

Mini phyllo pastry cups filled with a baked mixture, possibly cheese and nuts, are arranged on a wooden board with a drizzle of sauce and a glass container in the blurred background.

Mini Mushroom, Cheddar, and Herb Phyllo Tarts

Mini phyllo pastry cups filled with a creamy mushroom mixture, garnished with fresh herbs, are arranged on a dark wooden surface.

Mini Brie and Cranberry Phyllo Tarts

Prep: 5 minsCook: 10 minsTotal: 15 mins Servings: 45 cups Mini phyllo pastry cups filled with melted cheese and red cranberry sauce are arranged on a dark slate surface, garnished with sprigs of fresh rosemary and pieces of candied pecans. With just three ingredients, you'll have a quick, festive, and crowd-pleasing appetizer that is perfect for holiday entertaining!

Ingredients 

  • 3 (1.9 ounce) packages of frozen mini phyllo shells
  • 1 cup wholeberry cranberry sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) wheel of Brie cheese, rind removed

Garnish (optional)

  • Chopped candied pecans
  • Chopped fresh Rosemary

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place phyllo cups in mini muffin tins or place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
  2. Cut Brie into 45 pieces. Place one piece in each cup and top with about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese begins to melt. Sprinkle with optional garnishes if using, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 28kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 32mg, Potassium: 9mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 32IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 9mg, Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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