Cranberry Pecan Brie Christmas Tree Appetizer
These tasty little Cranberry Pecan Brie Christmas Tree Appetizer bites are super easy to make and perfect for a holiday party. Grab your aprons! We are adding a sparkle spin to this viral social media trend with a meat stem instead of pretzels and a different nut mix to these Mini Brie Bites.
Cranberry Pecan Brie Christmas Tree Appetizer
What You Will Love About Cranberry Pecan Brie Christmas Tree Appetizers
Cranberry Pecan Brie Christmas Tree Recipe Variations
- Add other dried fruits like apricots, or dried pineapple.
- Swap the brie for Laughing Cow bites. They are already triangles.
- Use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans.
Occasions To Serve Cranberry Pecan Brie Christmas Trees
- Christmas Brunch
- Holiday Cocktail Parties
- Christmas Dinner Appetizer
- Holiday Potluck
Cranberry Pecan Brie Christmas Tree Appetizer
Makes 16
Cranberry Pecan Brie Ingredients
- 1 wheel brie
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1 cup candied pecans
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1 cup maple syrup or honey
- 16 mini salami sticks or pretzel sticks (I get these at Trader joe’s)
- edible gold leaf flakes
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Instructions
Finely chop the parsley, pecans, and dried cranberries or add to a food processor and pulse just until chopped. Pour onto a plate.
Pour the honey or maple syrup onto a separate plate.
Cut the brie wheel into eighths. Slice each triangle in half to create two triangles.
Stick a salami stick in the center of the curve in each brie piece.
Dip the brie cheese side into honey then gently press into the pecan cranberry mixture.
Place on a lovely tray. Serve alone or with crostini or crackers.
Cranberry Pecan Brie Tree Recipe Notes
- Be sure to see post for recipe variations.
- Use pretzel sticks instead of salami sticks.
- These should be eaten once placed out for a party.
- Make ahead, cover tightly and store for up to 24 hours prior to party.
Cranberry Pecan Brie Christmas Tree Appetizer
Ingredients
- 1 wheel brie
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1 cup candied pecans
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1 cup maple syrup or honey
- 16 mini salami sticks or pretzel sticks I get these at Trader joe’s
- edible gold leaf flakes
Instructions
- Finely chop the parsley, pecans, and dried cranberries or add to a food processor and pulse just until chopped. Pour onto a plate.
- Pour the honey or maple syrup onto a separate plate.
- Cut the brie wheel into eighths. Slice each triangle in half to create two triangles.
- Stick a salami stick in the center of the curve in each brie piece.
- Dip the brie cheese side into honey then gently press into the pecan cranberry mixture.
- Place on a lovely tray. Serve alone or with crostini or crackers.
Notes
- Be sure to see post for recipe variations.
- Use pretzel sticks instead of salami sticks.
- These should be eaten once placed out for a party.
- Make ahead, cover tightly and store for up to 24 hours prior to party.
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