Puff Pastry Brie Bites
Puff Pastry Brie Bites are elegant, bite-sized appetizers made with flaky puff pastry, creamy brie, and customizable toppings like jam, nuts, or herbs. Perfect for parties, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a simple yet impressive treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but cold)
- 6 oz brie cheese (cut into small cubes, rind on or off)
- 1/4 cup jam or preserves (raspberry, cranberry, apricot, or fig)
- Optional toppings: chopped pecans, walnuts, or fresh herbs
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper cups.
- Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll slightly to smooth seams.
- Cut the puff pastry into 2-inch squares (about 24 pieces per sheet).
- Press each square into a mini muffin tin to form small cups.
- Place a cube of brie into each pastry cup.
- Add about 1/2 teaspoon of jam or preserve on top and sprinkle optional nuts or herbs.
- Brush pastry edges with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown with melted brie.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use cold puff pastry to ensure crisp, flaky layers.
- Don’t overfill with jam to prevent overflow.
- Brie rind is edible and softens when baked, but can be removed if preferred.
- For a sweet version, drizzle with honey after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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