Description
These Pistachio Crusted Brie Bites turn the classic baked Brie wheel into perfect, individual-sized portions. The combination of warm, melty cheese and a honey-soaked pistachio and rosemary crust makes for an impressive, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
The Nut Mixture
- 1 cup unsalted roasted pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt & 1/4 teaspoon pepper
The Pastry & Cheese
- 1 wheel (8 oz) Brie cheese, kept cold
- 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed but cold
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional Garnish
- Fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds
- Extra drizzle of honey
Instructions
Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Nut Mixture: Stir together chopped pistachios, honey, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Prepare & Assemble: Cut cold puff pastry into 3×3-inch squares. Cut cold Brie into 1-inch cubes. Place one Brie cube in the center of each pastry square.
Seal: Top each cube with 1–2 tsp of the nut mixture. Bring the four corners of the pastry up and pinch tightly to seal.
Egg Wash & Bake: Brush parcels with beaten egg. Bake for 15–20 minutes until deep golden brown.
Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with cranberries or pomegranate seeds and serve warm.
Notes
Cold is Key: Keep pastry and cheese chilled until assembly to ensure the pastry rises properly.
The Seal: Pinch corners firmly; Brie becomes very liquid when hot and may leak if not sealed tight.
Rind Fact: Leave the white rind on the Brie; it provides flavor and structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Bites
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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