Description
Puff pastry brie bites deliver delightful French-inspired elegance in compact, crowd-pleasing appetizers. Golden buttery pastry hugs creamy brie and sweet jam, creating irresistible party treats you cannot resist sampling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed (17.3 ounces / 490 grams package)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Brie cheese
- ½ cup jam (your favorite flavor)
Nuts:
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
Garnish:
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coating a muffin tin with oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Gently unroll the thawed puff pastry sheets and use a rolling pin to smooth out any visible creases, creating an even surface.
- Transform each pastry sheet into precise squares by cutting into a 4×4 grid, resulting in 16 equal-sized pastry segments.
- Carefully nestle each pastry square into the muffin tin cavities, pressing firmly to create delicate cup-like formations with slightly raised edges.
- Enhance slicing precision by briefly chilling the Brie cheese in the freezer for approximately 15 minutes, which firms the texture for cleaner cuts.
- Methodically place a single Brie cheese piece into each pastry cup, followed by a dollop of jam and a sprinkle of chopped pecans.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake until the pastry achieves a rich, golden-brown color, approximately 20 minutes.
- Upon removing from the oven, optionally garnish with fresh thyme leaves for an aromatic touch.
- Allow the bites to rest and slightly cool for a few minutes before delicately extracting from the muffin tin and serving.
Notes
- Freeze Brie for 15 minutes before slicing to ensure clean, precise cuts without crumbling.
- Roll out puff pastry gently to remove creases, creating a smooth base for perfectly shaped cups.
- Use a muffin tin to help shape uniform, crispy pastry shells that hold the melted cheese and jam.
- Choose a jam with complementary flavors like raspberry, apricot, or fig to enhance the creamy Brie.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans for a delightful crunch that adds texture and nutty depth to each bite.
- Fresh thyme leaves provide an optional elegant touch, bringing a subtle herbal brightness to the appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg