Description
Brie Bites are buttery, melty, and endlessly customizable appetizers that combine puff pastry with rich cheese and toppings like cranberry sauce or jalapeño jelly. They’re quick to prep, easy to bake, and perfect for gatherings year-round.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
6 oz brie cheese (cut into cubes, rind on)
Cranberry sauce or hot pepper jelly
Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin tin.
2. Roll out thawed puff pastry, then cut into 2-inch squares.
3. Gently press each square into a muffin cup.
4. Add one cube of brie to each—it’s okay to leave the rind on!
5. Spoon in about ½ teaspoon of your preferred topping.
6. Sprinkle with herbs or crushed nuts if using.
7. Bake for 13–15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
8. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a toothpick to gently lift bites without breaking the crust.
Reheat leftovers in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes for best texture.
Freeze prepped, unbaked bites for up to a month; add 3–4 minutes to bake time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: brie bites, appetizer, puff pastry, party food, holiday snack