Description
These Brie and Jam Puff Pastry Bites are a delightful combination of creamy Brie cheese, sweet jam, and flaky puff pastry, perfect for any gathering or as a tasty snack. Easy to make and impressive to serve, these bites will be a hit at your next party!
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Bites:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces Brie cheese, cut into small cubes (rind optional)
- 1/4 cup jam or preserves (such as raspberry, fig, or apricot)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional toppings: chopped pecans, fresh thyme, or a drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a mini muffin tin or line with mini cupcake liners.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface, cut into squares, and press into the muffin tin wells.
- Add Brie and jam: Place a cube of Brie and a spoonful of jam in each pastry cup.
- Brush with egg wash: Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg and add optional toppings.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm but can be reheated in a 300°F oven.
- Experiment with different jam flavors for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
