These brie, cranberry and prosciutto filo bites are the perfect festive party snack. They’re quick—about 20 minutes—easy to prep ahead, and always a crowd-pleaser. Simply layer filo sheets, dollop cranberry sauce, then top with brie and prosciutto for crispy, gooey bites everyone will love.
Oozy, melted cheese with salty prosciutto and sweet-tart cranberries in a flaky pastry is a classic combination for a reason. These small filo (phyllo) cups are assembled in a mini muffin tin and bake up golden and irresistible.
Filo can dry out quickly, so keep unused sheets covered with a clean, damp towel while you work. Once you get the hang of it, these cups come together fast and disappear even faster at gatherings.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You need just a few simple ingredients to make these festive bites.
- Filo (phyllo) pastry. Very thin, flaky sheets—cover with a damp towel to prevent drying while you work.
- Brie. A creamy soft cheese that melts beautifully. Camembert, mozzarella, goat’s cheese or feta are good alternatives.
- Prosciutto. Thin slices of prosciutto add a salty contrast; substitute bacon or ham, or omit for a vegetarian option.
- Cranberry sauce. Use your favorite jarred or homemade cranberry sauce. Chutney, relish, or tart jam also work well.
How to Make Brie and Cranberry Bites
- Brush filo sheets with melted butter or olive oil, stack them, and cut into small rectangles for the cups.
- Press each layered rectangle into a greased mini muffin cup to form a little filo shell.
- Spoon a teaspoon of cranberry sauce into each cup, add torn prosciutto, then top with brie cubes.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 10 minutes, until the filo is crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Carefully remove the bites from the tin, sprinkle with chopped rosemary, and serve hot.
Brie, Cranberry Bites FAQs
Yes. Puff pastry or wonton wrappers can be used instead—use a single sheet or wrapper per cup rather than overlapping multiple layers.
Camembert is the closest substitute. Mozzarella, feta, goat’s cheese, Boursin or cream cheese also work depending on the flavor you want.
Yes. Assemble the cups and cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil, then refrigerate overnight. You can also bake them ahead and reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for about 10 minutes.
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Easy Brie, Cranberry and Prosciutto Filo Bites
- Author: Kate Phillips
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites
Description
These brie, cranberry and prosciutto filo bites are an easy, festive snack that can be prepped ahead. Layer filo, add cranberry sauce, prosciutto and brie, then bake until golden and melty.
Ingredients
- 3 sheets filo (phyllo) pastry
- Butter or olive oil for greasing
- 1/3 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 small wheel brie, cut into cubes
- 4 slices prosciutto, torn
- 2 sprigs rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the fillings. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a mini muffin pan. Cut brie into small cubes and tear prosciutto into pieces. Stack filo sheets, brushing each layer with butter or oil. Cut the stack into rough rectangles about 2″ x 1″. Keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel.
- Assemble the cups. Press each filo rectangle into a muffin cup to form a shell. Add about 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce, a piece of prosciutto and a couple of brie cubes to each cup.
- Bake and finish. Bake for about 10 minutes until the pastry is crisp and the cheese is melted. Remove carefully from the tin, sprinkle with chopped rosemary, and serve hot.
Notes
Prep ahead: Assemble the cups in the tin a day ahead, cover tightly and refrigerate. Bake when ready or reheat baked cups at 300°F (150°C) for about 10 minutes.
Always keep exposed filo covered with a clean, damp towel to prevent it drying out. Swap cheeses or cured meats as desired, or use chutney or tart jam instead of cranberry sauce for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: snacks
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 202mg
- Fat: 14.8g
- Saturated Fat: 8.9g
- Carbohydrates: 11.3g
- Protein: 6.5g