Description
Delightful and elegant Puff Pastry Brie Bites featuring flaky puff pastry, creamy melted brie, sweet fig jam, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of honey. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, these bites combine rich flavors with a crisp golden crust for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry Base
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Fillings and Toppings
- 4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- ½ cup fig jam (or your favorite jam)
- 8 ounces brie (cut into bite sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons honey (for drizzling)
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place the rack in the middle position to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: On a floured surface, thawed puff pastry sheets should be cut using a cookie cutter into larger shapes. Then, lightly score a slightly smaller shape inside each piece to create a rim, allowing for a pocket to hold the fillings.
- Make Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water. Using a pastry brush, carefully brush this egg wash over each puff pastry piece to achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust when baked.
- Add Thyme: Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves evenly over the puff pastry pieces, adding a fragrant herbal note to the bites.
- Bake First Time: Place the puff pastry pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 13-14 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Slice Brie: While the pastry is baking, cut the brie into bite-sized pieces. For easier slicing, consider freezing the brie for 15 minutes beforehand.
- Create Pockets: After removing the baked puff pastry from the oven, gently deflate the center of each piece using a measuring spoon to create a small pocket for the fillings.
- Fill Bites: Add a small dollop of fig jam into each pocket, followed by one piece of the brie cheese.
- Bake Second Time: Return the filled puff pastry bites to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the brie melts and becomes gooey.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with additional fresh thyme, drizzle honey on top, and finish with flaky sea salt to taste. Serve warm and enjoy your elegant appetizers.
Notes
- To make slicing brie easier, chill the brie in the freezer for about 15 minutes before cutting.
- Use your favorite jam in place of fig jam to customize flavor.
- Ensure puff pastry is properly thawed but still cold for best handling and flaky results.
- Serve these bites warm for the best texture and melted cheese experience.
- Flaky sea salt adds a lovely crunch and a refined taste enhancement, but regular salt can be used if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Keywords: Puff Pastry Brie Bites, Appetizer, Brie Cheese, Fig Jam, Puff Pastry, Party Snacks, Easy Appetizer
