Best 3 Cranberry Phyllo Triangles Recipes

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Cranberry phyllo triangles are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet filling, and crispy phyllo dough creates a delightful flavor and texture that will please everyone. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a special dessert, these cranberry phyllo triangles are sure to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a truly memorable dish that will leave your guests wanting more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-BRIE PHYLLO TRIANGLES



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A creamy fruit filling is tucked inside flaky phyllo dough in this special appetizer. One big batch never lasts long at my house!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 to 1-1/4 cups butter, melted
1 package (16 ounces, 18-inches x 14-inches sheet size) frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1 to 1-1/2 cups cranberry-orange sauce or whole-berry cranberry sauce
8 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed, cubed

Steps:

  • Cut phyllo sheets lengthwise into 2-in. strips; cut each strip in half widthwise. Using five strips at a time, brush each strip with butter and stack on top of one another. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with waxed paper to avoid drying out.) Place 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce and one to two cheese cubes at the end of each stack. Fold into a triangle as you would fold a flag., Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush with butter. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY PHYLLO TRIANGLES



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It's hard to eat just one of these crispy cranberry-filled triangles. It you prefer, make the chocolate version instead.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 30 triangles.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon shredded orange peel
20 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
1/2 cup butter, melted
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, raisins, pecans, honey and orange peel; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and discard any juice. Cool to room temperature., Lightly brush one sheet of phyllo with butter; place another sheet of phyllo on top and brush with butter. Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent drying. Cut the two layered sheets into three 14x3-in. strips. Place a teaspoon of cranberry filling in lower corner on each strip. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle. Fold triangle up, then fold triangle over, forming another triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until you come to the end of the strip. Brush end of dough with butter and press onto triangle to seal. Turn triangle and brush top with melted butter. Repeat with remaining strips of dough and remaining sheets of phyllo., Place triangles on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BRIE AND CRANBERRY PHYLLO TRIANGLES



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Categories     Appetizer

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb phyllo dough
3/4 c butter; melted(up to 1)
1 cn (16-oz) whole berry-cranberry sauce
8 oz brie cheese; cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Cut phyllo dough in half lengthwise. Keep half covered with plastic wrap while working. Place 2 sheets of phyllo dough on work surface; brush with butter. Fold in half lengthwise; brush with butter. Place 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cranberry sauce and 6 cubes Brie at the bottom of strip. Diagonally fold corner over filling, forming a triangle. Continue folding triangle shape up to the end. Brush with butter and place on a jelly-roll pan. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough and filling. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
  • If you don't have any orange zest, you can use 1 teaspoon of orange extract instead.
  • The phyllo dough can be difficult to work with, so it's important to keep it covered with a damp towel at all times. This will prevent it from drying out and becoming brittle.
  • Be careful not to overfill the triangles, or they will be difficult to fold and seal.
  • Bake the triangles until they are golden brown and crispy. This will take about 15 minutes.

Conclusion:

Cranberry phyllo triangles are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover cranberries. With their sweet and tangy flavor, these triangles are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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