Description
These Thanksgiving Cranberry and Brie Filo Crackers are a delightful appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Crispy filo pastry is filled with creamy brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and crunchy almond flakes, then baked until golden and topped with black sesame seeds for a flavorful and elegant bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 6 sheets frozen filo pastry, thawed
- 50 g butter, melted
Filling
- 250 g brie, cut into long slices
- 275 g cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup flaked almonds
Topping
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare trays: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper. Set these aside while you prepare the crackers.
- Cut filo sheets: Lay the thawed filo sheets flat on your work surface. Cut each sheet lengthwise into 3 strips, then cut each strip in half widthwise, yielding 36 square pieces total.
- Assemble crackers: Place one filo square on a flat surface and cover the rest with a damp towel to keep them moist. Brush the square lightly with melted butter.
- Add filling: At one end of the square, place a slice of brie, about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce, and 1 teaspoon of flaked almonds.
- Roll and pinch: Roll the filo from the filled end to form a cylindrical cracker, then pinch both ends to seal the filling inside. Repeat this step with all the filo squares.
- Brush and top: Arrange the rolled crackers on the lined baking trays. Brush the tops with remaining melted butter and sprinkle black sesame seeds over them.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the filo is golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and optionally garnish with fresh rosemary leaves or chives. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Filo pastry sheets are very delicate and may leak filling while baking. To prevent this, you can use two buttered filo sheets for each cracker.
- Keep your work surface dry and use dry hands to handle the filo to avoid tearing.
- These crackers are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
