Description
Savory puff pastry brie bites offer a delightful appetizer combining creamy French cheese with flaky pastry. Guests will adore these elegant morsels that blend rich brie with sweet preserves in one perfect party-ready bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed (17.3 oz / 490 g package)
- 8 oz (226 g) brie cheese
- ½ cup jam (any flavor)
- ⅓ cup pecans, chopped
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a muffin tin with oil to prevent adhesion.
- Pastry Preparation: Unroll the thawed puff pastry, smoothing out creases with a rolling pin, then slice into a 4×4 grid creating 16 uniform squares.
- Pastry Shaping: Gently press each pastry square into muffin tin cavities, forming delicate cup-like structures with elevated edges.
- Cheese Preparation: Briefly chill Brie in the freezer for firmer cutting, then place a slice into each pastry cup.
- Flavor Layering: Top Brie with a dollop of jam and sprinkle of chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution across each bite.
- Baking Process: Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake until pastry transforms into a rich, golden-brown color, approximately 20 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven, optionally garnish with fresh thyme leaves for an aromatic enhancement.
- Serving: Allow bites to cool slightly, then carefully extract from the muffin tin and present for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Chill Pastry Before Cutting: Refrigerate puff pastry sheets for 10-15 minutes to prevent stretching and ensure clean, precise cuts during preparation.
- Handle Brie Strategically: Freeze Brie briefly to make slicing easier and maintain a clean, uniform shape within the pastry cups.
- Prevent Soggy Bottoms: Press pastry squares firmly into muffin tin, creating raised edges to avoid excess moisture absorption from jam or cheese.
- Garnish with Purpose: Fresh thyme leaves add a sophisticated aromatic element that complements the rich, creamy Brie and sweet jam perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg