Description
These Baked Brie Puff Pastry Bites are an elegant and easy appetizer perfect for any gathering. Crispy, golden puff pastry cups filled with creamy brie cheese and sweet fig butter create a delightful combination of flavors and textures that are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry dough (17.25 oz box, defrosted)
- ½ cup brie cheese
- ½ cup fig butter or fig jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the puff pastry bites evenly.
- Cut the puff pastry: Slice each sheet of puff pastry dough into 12 equal squares, giving you a total of 24 pieces.
- Prepare the mini muffin tin: Place each puff pastry square into the cups of a mini muffin tin, pressing gently to shape them into little cups.
- First bake: Bake the puff pastry squares in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until they are puffed and lightly golden.
- Indent the centers: Remove the tin from the oven and press down gently into the center of each puff pastry cup to create space for fillings.
- Add brie cheese: Spoon about one teaspoon of brie cheese into the center of each puff pastry cup.
- Add fig butter: Top each brie-filled pastry bite with approximately one teaspoon of fig butter or fig jam for a sweet contrast.
- Final bake: Return the filled puff pastry bites to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the brie is melted and the pastries are golden brown.
Notes
- Fig butter can be substituted with fig jam if preferred; either will add a sweet element to the bites.
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully defrosted before starting for easy handling and better baking results.
- Use a mini muffin tin to help the pastry shapes hold during baking and create perfect bite-sized portions.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
