Cranberry and brie filo crackers. These are not your ordinary Christmas crackers. Packed with the heavenly combo of cranberries and brie, these edible crackers are guaranteed to be the showstopper on your entertaining table. Moreover, the flaked almonds add textural interest to the filo parcels. Deliciously perfect way to celebrate the holiday season!
Of the long list of Christmas shopping, crackers are a must. This year, why not adorn your entertaining table with the edible version of your favorite crackers? Such an amazing way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Not only are these crackers easy to prepare making them the perfect crowd pleaser, they are fancy and loaded with festive flavors.
Let’s make these festive Christmas crackers
Start with cutting the filo pastry into squares. Depending on the size of the pastry sheets, you’ll get approximately 36 square sheets of filo pastry. As you know, filo sheets are very delicate, so make sure you handle them carefully.
Once squares are ready, the next step is assembling the ingredients of the filling. But before you add the filling, brush the pastry with a little butter. Now, place all the ingredients of the filling – a small slice of brie, a teaspoon of cranberry sauce and some almond flakes – at the very end of the square.
And now comes the fun part. Roll up the pastry very carefully and pinch the ends to make cute cranberry brie filo crackers. Brush the pastry with more melted butter so they’ll get a beautiful golden hue when baked. Finish off with a sprinkle of beautifully black sesame seeds. I arranged the crackers on two baking trays. This goes into the preheated oven and baked until golden.
About 15 minutes later, you can bite into sweet and creamy deliciousness of these cranberry brie filo crackers. For a finishing touch, I placed few rosemary leaves at both ends and it definitely adds to the aesthetic appeal. You can also tie chives at both ends to resemble crackers.
Aren’t these crackers cute enough to add to your holiday party menu?
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Think festive flavors of cranberries and brie along with the crunchy texture of almonds encased in delicate filo pastry. These cute and edible Christmas crackers is the perfect decoration for your entertaining table this holiday season. Preheat oven to 180 C / 350 F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper. Set aside. Place thawed filo sheets on a flat surface. Divide into 3 lengthways and then cut in half widthways, so you have 36 squares. Place one pastry sheet on a flat surface. Cover remaining sheets with a damp towel. Brush pastry sheet with melted butter. Place a brie slice, 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce and 1 teaspoon almond flakes at one end of the square, then roll up the pastry. Pinch both ends to form crackers. Repeat with the remaining filo sheets. Transfer filo crackers to the baking trays. Brush with remaining butter. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Garnish with rosemary leaves or chives. Traditional Brazilian chocolate balls or truffles made with just three ingredients. Easy, fun and perfect for any festive occasion. A delicious and chocolatey Christmas bark to enjoy this festive season. Fluffy rice cooked with aromatic spices and ruby red cranberries to create layers of incredible flavours. Perfect festive meal to make for your family and friends.Cranberry and Brie Filo Crackers | Video
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
36
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 11mgSodium 66mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 0gSugar 3gProtein 2g More Christmas recipes
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These look terrific! Can’t wait to try them.
ohh I love this. Thanks for the video as well. I know these are going to be a huge hit on Christmas buffet table.
These look so interesting. Have to try them. Thanks!
This looks so good! What a great appetizer to share with friends!
Can these be made ahead of time? Make this morning. Bake later today????
Yes, of course! 🙂
Can these be made ahead and frozen? If so before or after baking them.
Yes, you can make them in advance and store in the freezer. 🙂
So are you saying bake then freeze then rebake. Or freeze before baking?
Make the pastries, freeze them and bake from frozen (Don’t thaw). 🙂
How soon can they be made ahead? I’ll be attending dinner wednesday and will have to bring premade. Would itbe better to prep, freeze and cook before ? I’m sure very silly question
Yes, you can make these ahead and freeze 🙂
Do these need to be eaten hot?
Nope, but will be very crispy straight out of the oven 🙂
What are ‘Almond Flakes’? I don’t seem to find them online.
Very thinly sliced almonds. 🙂
Looks great a definite on the list for Christmas dinner. Just one suggestion, I’d put the almond slices BETWEEN the brie and the cranberry so there’d be less chance of the almonds puncturing the fragile fillo dough when they bake.
How can you store left overs? Do they have to be reheated before service? If so can they be microwaved?
You can refrigerate and reheat in the microwave. However, it may not be as crispy as the freshly baked ones.
Can these be made with puff pastry?
Yes
A side note of what the cranberry sauce is would be helpful, was is jarred, canned or homemade?
I used canned, but homemade is also perfect in this recipe!
These look delicious! I’m a little confused on exactly what you’re saying about using two philo sheets to keep it from leaking out. Do you mean roll them up in one and then – what, maybe turn the seam down and roll an entire other sheet again? So, in that case, you would need to double the philo sheet amount???
Thanks!
Use two small cut philo squares, place the filling in the middle, and roll