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If you love creamy, buttery Brie as much as I do, these phenomenal bites are about to become your new best friend. One batch of this recipe yields a tempting tray of tender pastry cups brimming with sweet jam, tangy cheese, and salty crunch. It’s everything you crave in a quick and easy appetizer that’s suitable for a cozy night in or a classy gathering. Get ready to wow your taste buds with every mouthful.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 round (approximately 8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind on
- ¼ cup apricot jam (or your favorite fruit preserve)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional but delicious)
- 1 tablespoon honey for drizzling
- A small pinch of salt (if desired)
- Cooking spray or a little melted butter for greasing
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or a dab of melted butter. Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and use a rolling pin to smooth it out. Cut the pastry into 12 equal squares—one for each cup—and place a square in each mini muffin mold, pressing gently to fit the shape of the tin.
Chop or slice the Brie into small pieces, rind and all, and set aside. Spoon about half a teaspoon of apricot jam into each pastry cup, then nestle a piece of Brie on top of the jam. If you like a bit of crunch, sprinkle a pinch of chopped pecans or walnuts over the cheese. Drizzle the tiniest amount of honey on top for added sweetness and pop them into the oven.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the pastry turns golden brown and puffy. Remove your Brie bites from the oven and let them cool for a minute or two before carefully lifting them out of the tin.
These scrumptious Sweet and Savory Brie Bites work wonders for so many occasions—whether you’re treating yourself on movie night or hosting a fancy dinner party. They’re easy to adapt for different dietary preferences: feel free to skip the honey or jam if you’re watching your sugar intake, or try substituting fig jam and bacon crumbles for a salty-sweet twist. The combination of flavors and textures—from flaky pastry to gooey cheese to bright fruit—makes these Brie bites pure bliss. Give them a try for your next gathering or indulgent snack, and enjoy the compliments that inevitably follow.
