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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Ingredients
- 6 sheets frozen filo pastry thawed
- 50 g butter melted
- 250 g brie cut into long slices
- 275 g cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup flakes almonds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
Instructions
- 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.
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Notes
- As filo pastry sheets are very delicate, they may leak and the the filling may come out while baking. You can prevent this by using two buttered sheets of the pastry. Also, make sure the work surface is dry and never use wet hands.
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SusanB says
These look terrific! Can't wait to try them.
Nichole says
ohh I love this. Thanks for the video as well. I know these are going to be a huge hit on Christmas buffet table.
KP says
These look so interesting. Have to try them. Thanks!
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a great appetizer to share with friends!
Charlene says
Can these be made ahead of time? Make this morning. Bake later today????
Rose Mary George says
Yes, of course! 🙂
Elizabeth says
Can these be made ahead and frozen? If so before or after baking them.
Rose Mary George says
Yes, you can make them in advance and store in the freezer. 🙂
Tammy Pineda says
So are you saying bake then freeze then rebake. Or freeze before baking?
Rose Mary George says
Make the pastries, freeze them and bake from frozen (Don't thaw). 🙂
Jessica says
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
Rose Mary George says
Yes, you can make these ahead and freeze 🙂
Sandra says
Do these need to be eaten hot?
Rose Mary George says
Nope, but will be very crispy straight out of the oven 🙂
Julie says
What are 'Almond Flakes'? I don't seem to find them online.
Rose Mary George says
Very thinly sliced almonds. 🙂
Tina W says
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.
Sue says
How can you store left overs? Do they have to be reheated before service? If so can they be microwaved?
Rose Mary George says
You can refrigerate and reheat in the microwave. However, it may not be as crispy as the freshly baked ones.
Heather says
Can these be made with puff pastry?
Rose Mary George says
Yes
Julie Koroll says
A side note of what the cranberry sauce is would be helpful, was is jarred, canned or homemade?
Rose Mary George says
I used canned, but homemade is also perfect in this recipe!
Mary Weaver says
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!
Rose Mary George says
Use two small cut philo squares, place the filling in the middle, and roll
Kathie Geppi says
Making these for Christmas dinner appetizers. Could you provide a diagram of how you cut your filo sheet? How large is each square?
Rose Mary George says
You can make these small or big. Approximately 5cm x 5cm would be great!