Quick Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Canapés

Quick Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Canapés

best Christmas appetizer

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 25m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (22 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

40
calories
2,3g
fat
1,8g
carbohydrates
2,7g
protein
9mg
cholesterol
79mg
sodium
Quick Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Canapés

Recipe Description

These Quick Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Canapés make for a perfect, fuss-free Christmas finger food. Sprinkle them with fresh thyme leaves and chives to add even more flavor. 

This easy pastry bite recipe is one of my all-time favorites. Made with only six ingredients, they are simple to prep and bake up in less than 20 minutes. This recipe is a spin-off of a brie and cranberry stuffed chicken breast main dish my family adores. These crowd-pleasing canapés combine sweet, tart, and salty flavors to create one of the tastiest party appetizers I’ve ever tried. Bonus, these cheesy chicken pastry bites are quick and impressive.    

To make these easy and Quick Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Canapés, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Quick Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Canapés

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 425 °F/220 °C.

  2. 2

    Prepare pastry

    3 min
    Step 2 - Quick Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Canapés

    Cut the whole pastry sheet into 16 even squares and the half pastry sheet into 8 even squares.

  3. 3

    Line muffin pan with pastry

    3 min
    Step 3 - Quick Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Canapés

    Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with pastry squares so that the pastry edges are higher than the muffin holes. Transfer to a freezer for 15 minutes to firm.

  4. 4

    Bake

    10 min
    Step 4 - Quick Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Canapés

    Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden and crisp.

  5. 5

    Assemble canapés

    3 min
    Step 5 - Quick Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Canapés

    Using a spoon, gently press down on the pastry to flatten slightly. Fill each hole with a little of the finely chopped smoked chicken breast. Top with a piece of brie and some cranberry sauce. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.

  6. 6

    Bake

    5 min
    Step 6 - Quick Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Canapés

    Bake for another 5-7 minutes or until golden and the cheese has almost melted.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Quick Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Canapés

    Sprinkle with chives and serve!

Make these Quick Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Canapés this holiday season! They are quick and impressive and will have your friends begging for more. If you have made this recipe, please leave us a comment and rating, letting us know how you liked it!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

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