Description

Mini Brie Christmas Trees are delightful, bite-sized festive appetizers featuring creamy brie wedges coated with a colorful, chopped mixture of dried cranberries, apricots, pistachios, and fresh cilantro. They are finished with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper, perfect for holiday gatherings or elegant parties.

Ingredients

Scale

Brie and Toppings

4.40 ounces (125 grams) mini round brie
¼ cup dried cranberries (30 grams)
4 dried apricots
¼ cup shelled pistachios (25 grams)
¼ cup fresh cilantro (loosely packed, 5 grams)
Black pepper, freshly cracked to taste
Honey, a drizzle or to taste

Instructions

Chop the mix-ins: Finely chop the dried cranberries, dried apricots, shelled pistachios, and fresh cilantro. Set this colorful mixture aside for coating the brie wedges.
Cut the brie: Slice the mini round brie horizontally in half. Cut each half into quarters, then cut each quarter in half again, resulting in 16 small wedges perfect for bite-sized servings.
Coat the brie wedges: Insert a toothpick into each brie wedge. Holding the toothpick, dip each wedge into the chopped mixture, making sure the sides are well coated with the dried fruit, nuts, and cilantro combination.
Chill: Arrange the coated brie wedges in an airtight container or on a serving plate and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld and to keep the wedges firm.
Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the wedges with freshly cracked black pepper and drizzle with honey to add a touch of sweetness and a spicy finish that complements the creamy brie.

Notes

Use a mini round brie weighing approximately 125 grams for perfectly sized, bite-sized wedges.
Fresh cilantro adds a bright, herby note — loosely packed means gently pressing it into the measuring cup without compacting.
Honey can be adjusted to taste or substituted with agave syrup for a different flavor profile.
These can be prepped a few hours ahead and kept chilled until serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: brie cheese appetizer, holiday appetizer, Christmas appetizers, bite-sized cheese, festive cheese platter, no-cook appetizers