Description
Elegant, creamy, and irresistibly crunchy — these Savory Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites combine buttery puff pastry, melted brie, and honey-glazed pistachios for a sophisticated appetizer that’s ready in just 40 minutes. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, and wine nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of Brie cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 1 cup unsalted roasted pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine chopped pistachios, honey, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let rest for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Unroll puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 3×3-inch squares to make 12 portions.
- Place about 1 ounce of brie in the center of each square. Top with 1–2 teaspoons of pistachio mixture.
- Fold pastry corners over filling and pinch to seal. Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Arrange on baking sheet and bake 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool 2–3 minutes, then garnish with cranberries or pomegranate seeds before serving.
Notes
Use all-butter puff pastry for best texture. Don’t overfill or the cheese may leak during baking. These bites can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 4 hours or frozen for up to 1 month before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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