Puff Pastry Brie Bites
Flaky puff pastry filled with creamy brie and your choice of sweet or savory toppings, these puff pastry brie bites are elegant, delicious, and perfect for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup fruit jam (e.g., raspberry or apricot) or honey
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Salt and pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or as directed on puff pastry package. Line a baking sheet or mini muffin tin with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Unfold the puff pastry and cut into 2-inch squares (about 24 pieces).
- Gently press each square into the wells of a mini muffin tin or arrange on a lined baking sheet.
- Place one cube of brie in the center of each pastry square.
- Top each with a small spoonful of jam or honey and a sprinkle of herbs if using.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until puffed and golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Use gluten-free puff pastry to make this recipe gluten-free.Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate unbaked bites, then bake just before serving.Try savory toppings like pesto, caramelized onions, or chopped nuts.Don’t overfill to avoid soggy pastry bottoms.Best served warm, but can be reheated in the oven for a crisp texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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