Cranberry and Brie Filo Crackers
Cranberry and Brie Filo Crackers are elegant holiday appetizers made with crisp, buttery filo pastry wrapped around creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce. Baked to golden perfection, they’re festive, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Filo Pastry
- 6 sheets filo dough thawed if frozen
Brie Filling
- 4 oz brie cheese cut into small slices
Cranberry Filling
- 4 tbsp whole cranberry sauce or homemade
Finishing
- 2 tbsp butter melted, for brushing
- kitchen twine or chives optional, for tying ends
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll your thawed filo dough and cover it with a slightly damp towel so it doesn't dry out while you work.
- Take one sheet, brush it lightly with melted butter, then layer another sheet on top. Repeat until you have 3 layers.
- Cut into rectangles about 4×6 inches. Place a small slice of brie and a spoonful of cranberry sauce in the center of each.
- Roll the pastry up like a candy wrapper, pinching the ends. Tie with kitchen twine or a chive if you like.
- Brush the tops with more melted butter.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly before serving (but not too long—they’re best warm!).
Notes
- Feel free to swap any of the fillings fig jam, apple butter, or pepper jelly work great.
- If making ahead, assemble and freeze unbaked, then bake straight from frozen adding ~5 extra minutes.