Puff Pastry Brie Bites

Puff Pastry Brie Bites are an easy appetizer that use only 4 ingredients. They’re perfect for your next holiday party and there are lots of variation ideas.

Melted brie cheese in buttery, flaky puff pastry along with sweet apple butter (or cranberry sauce or jam) and chopped pecans for some crunch! The best festive flavors paired in an easy recipe.

How to Make Puff Pastry Brie Bites

It is so easy to make these mini Brie Bites! You can even get the kids to help with the assembly. Make sure to thaw your puff pastry in advance!

1. Cut Brie Cheese – Cut the brie into small cubes – about 1/2 inch cubes. I like to stick the brie in the freezer for 15 minutes first so it’s easier to slice and dice.
2. Cut Puff Pastry – Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut into squares. This recipe makes 48 bites so each sheet should be cut into 24 squares. To do this, cut each sheet lengthwise into 4 strips then crosswise into 6 strips.
3. Assemble Brie Bites – Spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray. Press a square into each tin, add a cube of brie, spoon over about a teaspoon of the apple butter (or other filling of choice) and sprinkle with the chopped pecans.
4. Bake – Bake in the preheated oven until the puff pastry is golden brown and the brie is melted and slightly bubbly.
5. Serve – Serve warm soon after baking.

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Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Puff Pastry – Found in the freezer section. One box typically has two sheets which is what is needed for this recipe.
• Brie Cheese – Creamy brie melts so well and is the perfect flavor pairing
• Apple Butter – Or Pumpkin Butter, Cranberry Sauce, or a Jam/Jelly, of choice.
• Chopped Pecans – You can swap in another nut of choice or omit for allergies.

What is puff pastry?

Puff Pastry is made from a laminated dough, or a dough that is made with alternating layers of dough and butter. It is light, flaky, and buttery. The dough ‘puffs’ up when baking in the oven. You can make it yourself or buy at most grocery stores in the freezer section.

Do you need to cut the rind off the brie before baking?

While you can remove the rind, you don’t need to! The rind is edible and it is far less noticeable when the brie is baked and melted.

Variations

• Other Filling Ideas: Apple Butter, Pumpkin Butter, Cranberry Sauce, Pepper Jelly, Raspberry Jam, Apricot Preserves, Fig Jam,
• Other Toppings: Chopped Pecans or Almonds, Chopped Fresh Rosemary, Flaky Sea Salt

Other Holiday Recipes

• Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus – Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto with fresh parmesan, pepper, and lemon zest.
• Pesto Feta Phyllo Cup Appetizer – Store-bought phyllo cups make this recipe so easy. Filled with a tasty pesto feta cream cheese filling that you can even prep in advance.
• 4-Ingredient Sea Salt Chocolate Almond Clusters – They keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks so they are perfect to have on hand for last minute holiday visitors.

Recipe Notes and Tips

• Pop the Brie in the Freezer – Brie is a creamy cheese that can be tricky to dice, but chilling in the freezer for about 15 minutes makes it so much easier to cut.
• Make Ahead Friendly – You can fully assemble the Brie Bites in the muffin pan and store in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking.
• Don’t Forget to Thaw your Puff Pastry In Advance! I recommend doing this in the fridge, according to the package directions.

Leftovers, Storage, and Reheating

Leftovers and Storage: Leftover Brie Bites can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheating: I recommend reheating in the oven. Place the Brie Bites in a mini muffin pan and bake at 350 degrees F until warmed.

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