Brie and cranberry is one of those marvellous combinations which is symbolic of Christmas. The sweet tang of the cranberry against the smooth creaminess of the brie is a very indulgent flavour to enjoy, but one that vegetarians have known about for years as a staple filling in coffee shop sandwiches.
These little crackers are a perfect treat as a canape at a party or as a light snack.
Brie & Cranberry Twists
- Makes: 2 sheets makes 6
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10-15 minutes
Ingredients:
- ready-made filo pastry
- brie, cut into 1 inch chunks
- cranberry sauce
- melted butter
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Cut the brie (straight from the fridge so it retains its firmness) into 1 inch chunks.
- Unwrap two sheets from the ready-made filo pastry. Filo pastry dries out very quickly, so return the unwanted sheets back to the packet and seal it. Have a damp tea-towel ready to drape over the filo pastry which is being used to prevent it from drying out and cracking.
- Brush one sheet of the filo pastry with the melted butter and lay the second on the top, this will help them stay together.
- Cut the pastry into sixths.
- Place a 1inch chunk of brie in the middle of each sixth, with a small dollop of cranberry sauce on top.
- Fold over the edge of the filo pastry, brushing the layers with melted butter to help them stick together.
- Turn over the pastry to the seal is on the bottom and place on a non-stick baking tray. Gently twist each end like a cracker and brush over with melted butter to glaze.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes, but check after 10 minutes.
- Leave to cool slightly before serving.
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Mmm these look delicious!
These look fab! I have just found out at Xmas that I actually like Brie as had refused to try it up until now lol
These look gorgeously yummy! I want them right now 🙂
I love brie and cranberry together, such a great combination. These look like great little party treats and easy to make too.
I love brie and cranberry, these look gorgeous
these look so tasty and would make an ideal buffet offering or a starter served with salad! yum x
Ooo these sound so simple yet look seriously delicious. Love filo pastry! x
Mmmm….these look scrummy, and very festive – though not sure I could wait till next Christmas to try the recipe – mmm…mmm 🙂
They look absolutely yum and the photos are lovely! 🙂
Ooh this looks a really delicious recipe. I had to look twice to see the ingredients! So simple but very nice looking!
Oh my goodness, I love Brie and cranberries! This looks amazing. I will be pinning it on my "to try" board. Mel #recipe of the week
I saw these before and thought I had commented but can't see it now? They look absolutely lush, especially the way you have photographed them. *Tasty Tuesday revisit*
Love this, sounds like a great combo. Saw your recipe on Tasty Tuesdays.
They look and sound delicious and combine two of my favourite flavours! #TastyTuesdays
Great canape or starter….and looks relatively easy to make. Dropping in from #tastytuesdays.
Oh wow – look at the lighting let alone the food! Absolutely lovely – is that paper underneath with a kitchen print? I want it, and the twists! xx
What a delicious combination of Brie and cranberry, they look yummy. Your photos are beautiful.
Great idea for using up the leftover cranberry sauce from Christmas!
Hmmm, brie. Hmmm, cranberry. What's not to like? Delicious as a canape, snack or starter with a bit of garnish. Yum 🙂
Adore your food styling and photography, these look like parcels of utter loveliness. I love cranberries and have decided cranberry sauce is not just for Christmas! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Completely beautiful!!! Thanks so much for linking up with #recipeoftheweek. I've Tweeted and Pinned this post and there's a fresh linky live now. I would love you to join in x