Description
These elegant Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites feature creamy Brie, crunchy pistachios, sweet honey, and fresh rosemary, all baked in flaky puff pastry for an irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
1 wheel Brie cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 cup unsalted roasted pistachios, shelled and chopped
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
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 (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cut the Brie cheese into approximately 24 small cubes, about 1/2-inch each. Remove as much of the rind as possible, though a little is fine.
Step 3: In a small bowl, combine the chopped pistachios, chopped rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Step 4: Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 12 squares (approximately 2.5-inch squares), for a total of 24 squares.
Step 5: Place a Brie cube in the center of each puff pastry square. Drizzle a tiny amount of honey (about 1/4 teaspoon) over each Brie cube.
Step 6: Bring the corners of the puff pastry squares up and over the Brie, pinching them together tightly at the top to form a small packet or purse. Ensure the cheese is fully enclosed to prevent leakage during baking.
Step 7: Dip the top of each sealed Brie bite into the egg wash, then immediately press the egg-washed top into the pistachio mixture, ensuring a good coating.
Step 8: Arrange the coated Brie bites seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
Step 9: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the Brie cheese is melted and gooey. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning the pistachios.
Step 10: Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, lightly toast the chopped pistachios in a dry skillet for a few minutes before mixing with the rosemary and seasonings. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the pistachio mixture for a subtle spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg