Savory Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites are delightful, bite-sized pastries filled with creamy Brie cheese and topped with a crunchy pistachio mixture. Perfect for entertaining.
Author:Emma Rossi
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:12 bites 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 wheel of Brie cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 cup unsalted roasted pistachios, shelled and chopped
Fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the pistachio mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped pistachios, honey, rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly combined.
Roll out the puff pastry: Unroll the sheets of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. If needed, roll them out slightly to smooth any creases. Cut each sheet into squares (about 3×3 inches) to create bite-sized pastries.
Assemble the Brie bites: Place a small piece of Brie cheese (approximately 1 ounce) in the center of each puff pastry square. Top each piece of Brie with 1-2 teaspoons of the pistachio mixture.
Wrap the Brie: Carefully fold the corners of the pastry over the Brie and pistachio topping, pinching the seams together to seal the bites tightly.
Egg wash: Brush the tops of the pastry bites with the beaten egg to give them a beautiful golden color when baked.
Bake: Arrange the Brie bites on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Garnish and serve: Once baked, let the Brie bites cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds, if desired, for an added pop of color and festive flair.
Enjoy: Serve warm as an elegant appetizer or snack, and watch them disappear quickly!
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or dried fruit to the pistachio mixture.
These bites can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Experiment with different herbs for unique savory options.