YUM! Warm, buttery, and oozing with gooey melted brie and sweet raspberry preserves, these 3-Ingredient Raspberry Brie Crescent Bites are the ultimate effortless party appetizer! Golden, flaky crescent dough wrapped around rich cheese and sweet fruit creates a heavenly sweet-and-savory bite that disappears in seconds at every single gathering.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Only 3 Simple Ingredients: Flaky crescent dough, creamy brie, and your favorite fruit preserves—that’s it!
15-Minute Party Classic: Fast prep with practically zero cleanup needed for holiday parties, game days, or wine nights.
Melted Sweet & Savory Bliss: Combines buttery, flaky crust with warm, oozing cheese and tangy-sweet jam.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Baking Sheet or Glass Baking Dish: Lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Sharp Knife: For cleanly cutting the brie cheese into small bite-sized cubes.
Ingredients
Core 3 Ingredients:
1 can (8 oz) Refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 wheel (8 oz) Brie cheese, rind trimmed and cut into 8 to 16 equal cubes
1/3 cup Raspberry preserves (or cranberry sauce / fig jam)
Optional Egg Wash Finish:
1 large Egg (whisked with 1 tbsp water for a shiny golden finish)
1 tbsp Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional garnish)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or glass baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Unroll Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. If making smaller bite-sized pieces, cut each triangle lengthwise into two smaller triangles.
3. Add Filling: Place 1 cube of brie cheese and 1 teaspoon of raspberry preserves near the wider end of each crescent dough triangle.
4. Roll & Seal: Carefully roll up each crescent from the wide end to the pointed tip, tucking the sides in slightly to enclose the cheese and jam as much as possible. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake to Golden: Brush lightly with egg wash if desired. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the brie is melted and bubbling.
6. Cool & Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes so the cheese sets slightly before serving warm!
Chef’s Tips
Chill the Brie: Place the wheel of brie cheese in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting—this makes trimming the rind and slicing it into clean cubes much easier!
Swap the Jams: Experiment with different preserves like fig jam, cranberry sauce, or apricot jam for seasonal variations year-round!
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Bite / Yields 8 Large Bites)
Servings: 8 bites
Calories: ~185 kcal
Protein: 6g
Net Carbs: 16g
Fat: 11g
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need to remove the rind from the brie cheese?
The rind on brie is 100% edible! However, for these small bites, trimming off most of the outer rind allows the cheese to melt faster and yields a smoother, gooey texture.