Cranberry-Orange Brie Tarts

Name: Cranberry-Orange Brie Tarts
Yield: 45
Ingredients: ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup water; 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries; 1 orange, zested and juiced; 45 (1-inch) mini phyllo shells; 8 oz Brie cheese, cut into 45 cubes

The pairing of cranberry and orange is a favorite; the tart sweetness plays well with the creamy Brie in these phyllo shell appetizers.

The pairing of cranberry and orange is a favorite, especially during the holidays. Here the tart sweetness plays well with the creamy Brie sheltered in the premade phyllo shells. It’s an ideal appetizer for a crowd!

Makes 45 servings

Ingredients

½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries
1 orange, zested and juiced
45 (1-inch) mini phyllo shells
8 oz Brie cheese, cut into 45 cubes

Directions

In a saucepan, combine sugar and water; bring to boiling. Add cranberries; return to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until cranberries pop and mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in orange zest, reserving some for garnish, and orange juice. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place phyllo shells on a baking sheet. Place one cube of Brie in each phyllo shell. Cover with foil and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until Brie is melted. Remove from oven; top each tart with 1 to 1½ teaspoons of cranberry mixture. Garnish with remaining orange zest.