My aunt brought these to our Mother’s Day brunch and they disappeared in minutes

These oven baked 3-ingredient roast beef and brie crescent diamonds are exactly the kind of thing that vanishes at family gatherings. My aunt showed up with a platter of them at our Mother’s Day brunch, set them down between the fruit salad and the quiche, and they were gone in minutes. They’re built on refrigerated crescent dough, which bakes up golden and flaky, wrapped around tender slices of deli roast beef and a small square of creamy brie. The shape looks a little fancy—cut into diamonds instead of standard rolls—but the process is straightforward and very doable on a busy morning.

Serve these warm on a white platter or board so the golden brown diamonds really stand out, and let people grab them with their fingers. They pair nicely with a simple green salad dressed with a sharp vinaigrette, a bowl of fresh berries, or a light vegetable frittata for brunch. A little dish of grainy mustard or horseradish cream on the side is great for dipping, and if you’re serving these later in the day, they go beautifully with a crisp white wine, a light red, or sparkling water with lemon.

Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Roast Beef and Brie Crescent Diamonds

Servings: 16

Ingredients
2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dough sheets (not pre-cut rolls, if available)
8 ounces thinly sliced deli roast beef
6 ounces brie cheese, chilled and cut into 16 small cubes
Directions