These 3-Ingredient Crescent Brie Bites are an easy appetizer made with flaky crescent dough, creamy Brie, and sweet fruit jam. They come together quickly and bake into golden, pull-apart bites that are perfect for parties, holidays, or casual gatherings.

 

Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 8 ounces Brie cheese, chilled
• ½ cup fruit jam or preserves, such as raspberry, apricot, or strawberry

 

How to Make It

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
2. Place the Brie in the freezer for about 10 minutes to make it easier to cut.
3. Unroll the crescent dough and press the seams together to form two rectangles. Cut each rectangle into 12 squares, for 24 pieces total.
4. Cut the chilled Brie into 24 small cubes, about ½–¾ inch each.
5. Place each dough square in the baking dish. Add one Brie cube to the center and top with about 1 teaspoon of jam.
6. Pull the dough around the filling and gently pinch the edges together to seal.
7. Arrange the bites snugly in the dish so they are touching.
8. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the dough is puffed and deep golden brown.
9. Let them cool for 5–10 minutes, then serve warm.

 

Helpful Tips

• Keep the Brie rind on. It is edible and helps the cheese hold its shape while baking.
• Chill the Brie before cutting for cleaner, more even cubes.
• Don’t overfill with jam, as it can bubble over during baking.
• A little cheese or jam peeking through the seams is normal.
• Packing the bites closely together helps create a pull-apart texture and keeps the pastries from spreading too much.

 

Easy Variations

• Try raspberry, apricot, or strawberry preserves.
• Use hot pepper jelly or jalapeño jelly for a sweet-and-spicy version.
• Fig preserves or caramelized onion jam also pair well with Brie.
• Add a small amount of chopped walnuts, pecans, or fresh rosemary before sealing.

 

Make-Ahead & Storage

The bites can be assembled ahead of time, covered, and refrigerated until ready to bake. Add a minute or two to the baking time if they go into the oven cold.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a low oven until the pastry is crisp and the cheese is warm. Avoid the microwave if possible because it can make the crescent dough soft and chewy.

 

FAQs

1. Do I need to remove the Brie rind?
   No. The rind is edible and helps the Brie stay contained as it melts.
2. Why did the cheese leak out?
   A little leaking is normal. Too much can happen if the dough is stretched too thin or the bites aren’t sealed well.
3. Can I prepare these ahead of time?
   Yes. Assemble them in the baking dish, cover, refrigerate, and bake when ready.

 

Final Thoughts

These Crescent Brie Bites show how just three ingredients can make an impressive appetizer. Flaky pastry, melted Brie, and sweet fruit preserves come together in a warm, easy-to-share dish.