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Puff Pastry Brie Bites

Puff Pastry Brie Bites
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These Puff Pastry Brie Bites are easy-to-make, elegant appetizers featuring crispy, flaky puff pastry filled with creamy, melty Brie cheese. Perfect for parties and gatherings, they offer customizable toppings and quick bake time, delivering a golden, cheesy bite-sized delight with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Puff pastry sheets (thawed)
  • Brie cheese (cut into small chunks or slices)
  • Egg wash (1 beaten egg)
  • Flour for dusting

Optional Toppings

  • Honey
  • Walnuts or pecans (crushed)
  • Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary)
  • Fig jam or sliced apples
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Spicy mustard

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Begin by thawing your puff pastry sheets according to package instructions until just pliable but still cold. Lightly flour your workspace and roll out the pastry slightly to smooth the folds for even baking.
  2. Cut into Squares: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the pastry into even squares—typically about 2×2 inches—so each bite has a perfect balance of pastry and cheese.
  3. Add Brie and Optional Toppings: Place a small chunk or slice of Brie in the center of each square. If you’re adding any toppings like jam, nuts, or herbs, spoon or sprinkle a little on top of the cheese now.
  4. Fold and Seal: Bring the corners of each square up to meet in the center and pinch gently to seal the Brie inside, forming a nice little pouch or bite-sized bundle.
  5. Brush with Egg Wash: Brush each puff pastry bite lightly with egg wash, which helps create a beautifully shiny, golden finish after baking.
  6. Bake Until Golden: Place bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

Notes

  • Keep pastry cold to prevent shrinking and promote flakiness.
  • Don’t overfill with Brie to avoid leaking during baking.
  • Use a sharp knife for clean cuts and even rising.
  • Chill assembled bites in the fridge for 10 minutes before baking if possible.
  • Watch the oven carefully in the final minutes to prevent burning.

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Keywords: puff pastry, brie bites, appetizer, party food, easy recipe, finger food, baked snacks, cheesy bites

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