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    Home > Recipes > Holidays + Events > Thanksgiving

    Cranberry Brie Tarts in Phyllo Cups

    Published: Nov 16, 2023 by Urban Foodie Kitchen

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    These mini cranberry brie tarts are made in phyllo cups and incorporate homemade cranberry sauce for a festive, crowd-pleasing appetizer that's perfect for holiday entertaining!

    Cranberry brie tarts with a dish of cranberry sauce shot from overhead

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    These Cranberry Brie Tarts are one of my favorite last-minute appetizers for holiday parties. They’re quick and easy to make, only require a few ingredients and most importantly, everyone loves them! Finish each tart off with a little fresh thyme to create a festive appetizer that’s perfect for holiday entertaining.

    Contents:
    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Notes from the kitchen
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Making Cranberry Brie Tarts
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Tools you'll want for this recipe
    • Serving Suggestions
    • More holiday recipes
    • Cranberry Brie Tarts

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • They are quick, easy and perfect! These tarts are excellent two-bite appetizers for a cocktail party or holiday potluck.
    • Only four ingredients! So there is no complicated shopping list involved.

    Notes from the kitchen

    • If you want to scale this recipe and make more tarts, you'll need an additional tablespoon of cranberry sauce for every three tarts you add. You'll need additional brie as well, but you'll likely have to buy more than 2 ounces so just cut additional bite-sized pieces based on the number of tarts you add.
    • If you don't already have cranberry sauce made, add an additional 20 minutes or so to the prep time.

    Recipe Ingredients

    The full list of ingredients and quantities can be found in the recipe card below.

    • Homemade cranberry sauce: You'll need some homemade cranberry sauce. I like this version because it has a hint of orange for extra flavor but use your favorite recipe. You'll need about two thirds of a cup for 30 tarts. You can use any cranberry sauce you like, just make sure it's made with fresh, whole cranberries and not the canned, jellied version!
    • Phyllo cups: You want to use frozen phyllo dough shells which you can find in just about any grocery store. The shells generally seem to come in packages of 15 so you'll need two. I'm guessing you might be able to buy them in larger packages at Costco and you can also order them from Amazon.
    • Brie: Triple cream brie is the best option for this recipe as it melts nicely.
    • Fresh thyme: A couple of sprigs of fresh time is all you'll need for a little topping and perhaps some garnish on your serving dish.

    Making Cranberry Brie Tarts

    The beauty of this recipe is it's effortless to scale so make as many tarts as you need for your party.

    Step 1 | Heat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

    Step 2 | Assemble the tarts. I add the cranberry sauce to the tarts first so you get the melted brie on the top. Be sure not to fill your tarts to the brim so you have a little room for the brie to melt. 

    Uncooked cranberry brie mini tarts on a baking sheet

    Step 3 | Bake the tarts. Once you've got the tarts assembled you just throw them in the oven for about 6 minutes, until the brie is melted and the phyllo starts to turn slightly golden brown on the edges.

    Step 4 | Garnish and serve. Remove the tarts from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Sprinkle them with a little fresh thyme and you are ready to serve!

    Mini cranberry brie tarts topped with some fresh thyme leaves

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you store leftover tarts?

    These are so tasty I don't typically have leftovers, but if you do, store them in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I recommend reheating them in a 275°F oven for about 10 minutes.

    Several mini cranberry brie tarts shot from overhead

    Tools you'll want for this recipe

    Large baking sheet - I always say these rimmed baking sheets are a kitchen must-have. You can use them for just about any baking or roasting needs.

    Parchment paper - I typically buy parchment paper by the roll but pre-cut sheets are also a great option.

    Serving Suggestions

    If you want to round out your pre-Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner snacks, I'd also serve these mini Mac n Cheese Bites or this Sun-dried Tomato Asiago Dip.

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    Cranberry brie tarts with a dish of cranberry sauce shot from overhead

    Cranberry Brie Tarts

    Author: Kathryn | Urban Foodie Kitchen
    These cranberry brie tarts incorporate homemade cranberry sauce for a festive, crowd-pleasing appetizer that's perfect for holiday entertaining!  
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 6 minutes mins
    Total Time 11 minutes mins
    Course Appetizers
    Cuisine American
    Servings 30 tarts

    Ingredients
      

    • 30 mini phyllo shells
    • ⅔ cup homemade cranberry sauce
    • 2 ounces of brie, cut into small pieces
    • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven. Heat the oven to 350°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 
    • Assemble the tarts. Arrange the phyllo shells on the baking sheet. Add about a teaspoon of cranberry sauce to each shell. Top each tart with a piece of brie.  
    • Bake the tarts. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 6 minutes or until the brie is melted. Remove and garnish with fresh thyme.  
    Keywords : holiday appetizers, phyllo shell recipes
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    This post was originally published in November 2017. It was updated in November 2023 with some new information and photos. Some minor modifications were made to the original recipe.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Chef Dennis says

      November 19, 2019 at 1:12 am

      5 stars
      This Cranberry Brie Tarts Recipe is mouthwatering! I can't believe I am starting to crave right now. This looks really appetizing.

      Reply
    2. Kelly Anthony says

      November 19, 2019 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      These are always a party favorite. I like your addition of thyme to give it an extra pop of color and flavor.

      Reply
    3. Denise says

      November 21, 2019 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      This is a perfect appetizer for my holiday parties coming up! I guarantee they will be a hit!

      Reply
    4. Patti@PattyCakesPantry says

      November 22, 2019 at 9:45 am

      These sound amazing. I have a question, though. Brie has a white skin on the outside. Do I need to remove the skin, or do I include it in the tart?

      Reply
      • Urban Foodie Kitchen says

        November 22, 2019 at 2:27 pm

        Hi Patti - For this recipe I'd recommend removing the rind from the brie. This will allow the brie to melt more easily.

        Reply
    5. Anna says

      November 22, 2019 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      This is one of my all-time favourite appetisers! These little brie parcels look so delicious, and they are perfect crowd pleasers at any gatherings!

      Reply
    6. Danielle says

      November 22, 2019 at 8:23 pm

      5 stars
      Aren't these little cuties amazing?! These tarts look absolutely adorable! Definitely a great entertainer at a small gathering (something I've been planning to do soon). Yum!

      Reply
    7. Jenni LeBaron says

      November 23, 2019 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      These cranberry brie tarts are so fancy and tasty looking! I bet these will disappear the second I make them!

      Reply
    8. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

      November 24, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      These are a must during the holidays! We've been making these for years and they are always the hit of the holidays food-wise! So easy and truly so addictive!

      Reply
    9. Leanne says

      November 24, 2019 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      I love cranberry and brie together! These are perfect for our holiday get togethers. They're festive, and come together using minimal ingredients! Cant wait to make them!

      Reply
    10. Jo says

      November 25, 2019 at 12:13 am

      5 stars
      That's an amazing brie tart recipe.A great starter to serve during the upcoming holiday season. Delicious!

      Reply

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