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Puff Pastry Brie Bites - 4 Easy Sweet & Savory Appetizers

Plate of puff pastry brie bites served four ways with wine and pears in the background.
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Puff Pastry Brie Bites baked in four easy ways - two sweet and two savory! They make the perfect appetizer for holidays or cozy gatherings.

  • Author: George
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 puff pastry brie bites 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 box puff pastry (store-bought, thawed until flexible but still cold)

  • 8 oz brie (triple cream brie, petite breakfast brie, or your favorite brie; rind on or off)

  • 1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

  • Sweet fillings: 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce and 2 tablespoons apple pie jam (or ¼ cup total of sweet fillings to make 8 sweet brie bites)
  • Savory fillings: caramelized onions (from ½ large onion) and 4 oz crispy pancetta (together make 8 savory brie bites)
  • Toppings: toasted pecans, fresh chives, honey, or balsamic glaze

Instructions

  1. Prepare the puff pastry:
    Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. If it feels sticky, sprinkle a pinch or two of flour and gently flatten with a rolling pin.

  2. Cut into squares:
    Cut the sheet into 16 small squares (about 2 to 2.5 inches).

  3. Create the pastry rings:
    From half of the squares, cut out smaller centers (about ¼-inch border) to form rings.

  4. Assemble the layers:
    Place the solid squares on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush all pieces lightly with egg yolk wash, then stack one ring on top of each square.

  5. Dock the center:
    Use a fork to gently poke the center of each base to prevent too much puffing inside.

  6. Chill:
    Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up the dough before baking.

  7. Bake the shells:
    Bake at 400°F for 13 to 17 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.

  8. Cool slightly:
    Let the pastry cases cool for about 5 minutes before filling. This helps them stay crisp and fully set.

  9. Add the brie and fillings:
    Press down the center gently to create space, then fill each with brie and your chosen sweet or savory toppings.

  10. Warm through:
    Return to the oven for 5 to 8 minutes, just until the brie softens.

  11. Finish and serve:
    Garnish with toasted nuts, fresh chives, or a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Yield: This recipe makes 16 brie bites total (8 sweet and 8 savory). You can mix and match the flavors any way you like or cut the recipe in half to make 8 bites for a smaller batch.

  • Thawing tip: Keep puff pastry in the freezer until the day you plan to bake. Thaw overnight in the fridge, but don’t leave it there for more than 24 hours, or it can bake unevenly.

  • Handling: If the dough feels soft while cutting or shaping, place it in the freezer for 5–10 minutes. It’ll firm up and be much easier to work with.

  • Egg wash: Brush lightly. Too much can drip down the sides and seal the pastry layers, preventing them from puffing properly.

  • Cooling: Let the shells cool for about 5 minutes before adding brie to help them stay crisp and fully set.

  • Reheating: Warm baked shells or assembled bites in a 325°F oven for about 5 minutes, just until the pastry is crisp and the brie softens again.

  • Serving: Best enjoyed warm on the same day they’re baked for the flakiest texture.

Find it online: https://www.myeclecticbites.com/puff-pastry-brie-bites/