These Cranberry‑Apple Brie Appetizer Bites are everything Tori Wesszer does best — fresh, seasonal ingredients styled into a wholesome, approachable, and beautifully balanced bite. The crisp phyllo cups hold a melting centre of creamy brie, topped with a bright cranberry‑apple mixture sweetened gently with maple syrup. As they bake, the brie softens into a rich, velvety base while the fruit warms and bursts, creating a glossy, jewel‑toned topping that feels festive without being fussy.
A hint of lemon zest and a whisper of cinnamon give the filling a cozy autumn lift, making these bites perfect for holiday gatherings, family dinners, or chic entertaining with minimal effort. They’re warm, tangy, creamy, and lightly sweet — a small, elegant appetizer that disappears quickly from the platter.
Category: Appetizer
Tone: Entertaining‑friendly, polished but easy
Servings: 24 bites
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients
- 24 mini phyllo cups
- ½ cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- ½ cup finely diced apple (Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 120 g brie, cut into small cubes
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cranberries, apple, maple syrup, lemon zest, and cinnamon.
- Place a cube of brie into each phyllo cup.
- Spoon cranberry‑apple mixture over the brie.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until brie melts and cups crisp.
- Serve warm.
Storage
Best fresh. Can be refrigerated for 1 day; reheat at 325°F for 5 minutes.
Substitutions
- Brie → Camembert or goat cheese
- Apple → Pear
- Maple syrup → Honey
Enjoy!
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