Description
Puff Pastry Brie Bites are a delightful appetizer featuring creamy Brie cheese, sweet jam, and crunchy pecans, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed (17.3 oz package)
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz Brie cheese
- ½ cup jam (fig, raspberry, apricot, or cranberry)
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Unfold thawed puff pastry sheets and lightly roll with a rolling pin to smooth the creases. Cut each sheet into 16 equal squares (4 x 4).
- Spray a muffin tin generously with oil. Press each pastry square into a muffin cavity, firmly pressing into the bottom and gently shaping into a cup.
- Slice Brie into 32 one-inch pieces (freeze Brie for 15 minutes beforehand for easier slicing). Place one piece of Brie into each pastry cup.
- Top with 1 teaspoon jam and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or until puff pastry is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Optionally, sprinkle with orange zest or drizzle with honey or hot honey. Cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin tin and serving.
Notes
- Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- Freezing: Bake, cool completely, and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen or thawed.
- Grease the Pan Well: Puff pastry loves to stick—spray generously for easy release and better presentation.
- Mini Version: Use a mini muffin tin for bite-sized apps, cut puff pastry into smaller squares, use ½ teaspoon jam and slightly smaller Brie pieces, and start checking at 15 minutes.
- Make Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to 3 days before baking. A quick 30-minute chill before baking also helps them puff beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 131 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 84 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Puff Pastry Brie Bites, appetizer, cheese bites