Cranberry Brie Orange Bites (Print-Friendly Version)
Flaky pastry cups filled with brie, cranberry orange marmalade and nuts. A sweet, savory appetizer for sharing.
# Ingredients:
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8 ounce tube crescent roll dough
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Flour for rolling out the dough
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6 ounces Brie cheese
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¼ cup orange marmalade
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¼ cup whole cranberry sauce
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¼ cup chopped pistachios, pecans or walnuts
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Fresh rosemary or candied orange pieces for garnish
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 24-count mini-muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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Cut the brie into small, approximately 1-inch squares, and refrigerate until ready to use.
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In a small bowl, combine orange marmalade and cranberry sauce. Set aside.
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Lightly flour a flat surface, roll out the crescent dough to form an even rectangle, then pinch seams together. Cut into 24 even-sized squares.
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Place dough squares into the muffin cups. Add a piece of brie, a teaspoon of the orange-cranberry mixture, a few chopped nuts, and a small sprig of rosemary.
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Bake in the oven for 10-13 minutes, or until golden brown and dough is fully cooked.
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Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving warm.
# Notes:
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These bites are best baked and served immediately. For make-ahead preparation, use puff pastry dough instead of crescent dough.
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To reheat, place on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for a few minutes until heated through.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen bites in a 350°F oven.