Description
Apple and Brie Puff Pastry Bites are elegant, bite‑sized appetizers with buttery pastry, gooey melted Brie, and a touch of sweetness from fresh apples. These little bites are a perfect blend of savory and sweet—and they always disappear fast at parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz Brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 apple (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup for drizzling
- Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease or spray a mini muffin tin.
- Cut the puff pastry sheet into ~24 squares (or as many as fit your muffin cups). Press each square gently into a muffin cup.
- Place one cube of Brie into each pastry cup, then top with a thin slice of apple.
- If using, drizzle a little honey or maple syrup over each bite.
- Bake for 15‑18 minutes, until the pastry is golden, puffed, and the cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before carefully removing from the tin. Garnish each bite with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can add a dab of fig jam or cranberry sauce beneath the Brie for extra flavor and a festive touch. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- The rind of the Brie is edible, so no need to remove it unless you prefer the texture without it. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- For easiest slicing, chill the Brie in the freezer for about 10‑15 minutes before cutting into cubes. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- These can be assembled ahead of time (refrigerated unbaked) and then baked just before serving. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
