Description
These Puff Pastry Brie Bites are a delightful and elegant appetizer featuring crisp, golden puff pastry cups filled with creamy Brie cheese, sweet jam, and crunchy pecans. Garnished with fresh thyme, these savory-sweet bites make a perfect party treat or festive snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry Base
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed (17.3 oz package)
Filling and Toppings
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz Brie cheese
- ½ cup jam (your choice of flavor)
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
- Oil spray for muffin tin
- Optional: orange zest and honey or hot honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare Puff Pastry Cups: Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets and lightly roll them with a rolling pin just enough to smooth out the creases. Cut each sheet into 16 equal pieces by slicing 4 strips across and 4 strips down. Spray a muffin tin well with oil and press each puff pastry square firmly into a muffin tin cavity to form a cup shape.
- Slice and Assemble Filling: Cut the Brie into 32 pieces roughly 1 inch in size. To make slicing easier, freeze the Brie for 15 minutes beforehand. Place one piece of Brie into each puff pastry cup, then add one teaspoon of jam on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with chopped pecans evenly.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled Brie bites for about 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry turns golden brown and puffs up nicely.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the bites from the oven and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on top. For extra flavor, optionally add a sprinkle of orange zest and a drizzle of honey or hot honey. Let cool for a few minutes before carefully removing from the muffin tin and serving.
Notes
- Freezing the Brie before slicing makes it much easier to cut evenly.
- Use any flavor of jam you prefer; raspberry, apricot, or fig work wonderfully.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if desired.
- Be sure to spray the muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Allow bites to cool slightly so the cheese firms up for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: puff pastry, brie bites, appetizer, party snack, cheese appetizer, pecans, jam, thyme, savory bites
