Cranberry and Brie Filo Crackers
Cranberry and Brie Filo Crackers are the ultimate festive appetizer, perfect for any gathering. These delightful bites feature a creamy brie center surrounded by sweet cranberry sauce, all enveloped in crispy, flaky filo pastry. Topped with crunchy almond flakes and sprinkled with black sesame seeds, they not only provide a burst of flavors but also an elegant presentation that will impress your guests. With minimal effort required, you can whip up these delectable treats in no time, making them an ideal choice for holiday parties or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Festive
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 sheets frozen filo pastry (thawed)
- 50 g melted butter
- 250 g brie cheese (sliced)
- 275 g cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup almond flakes
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 C / 350 F and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Cut each thawed filo sheet into three lengthwise strips, then cut each strip in half widthwise to create 36 squares.
- Place a square of pastry on a flat surface and brush it with melted butter.
- At one end of each square, add a slice of brie, followed by a teaspoon of cranberry sauce and almond flakes.
- Roll the pastry tightly from one end while pinching both ends together to form crackers.
- Place the assembled crackers on the prepared baking trays, brush with remaining butter, and sprinkle black sesame seeds on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg