Description
These Apple and Brie Puff Pastry Bites offer a delightful blend of sweet, tender apples paired with creamy Brie cheese, all encased in a flaky, golden puff pastry shell. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a sweet-savory snack, they combine crisp textures with rich flavors for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 4 oz Brie cheese, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature before baking.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into small squares that will fit into a muffin tin.
- Assemble Pastry Bites: Place each puff pastry square into a muffin tin cavity, gently pressing it down to form a shell. Add a small piece of Brie cheese and one thin slice of apple into each pastry shell.
- Add Honey and Thyme: Drizzle about half a teaspoon of honey over the Brie and apple in each pastry cup, then garnish with a small sprig or a few leaves of fresh thyme.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve Warm: Remove the bites from the oven, let them cool slightly, then serve warm for the best texture and flavor balance.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut puff pastry for clean edges.
- Choose a firm apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for better texture after baking.
- Make sure puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of ground black pepper or a few chili flakes along with the honey before baking.
- These bites are best enjoyed the day they are made as puff pastry loses crispiness on storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Keywords: Apple and Brie Bites, Puff Pastry Appetizer, Sweet and Savory Snacks, Brie Cheese Recipe, Easy Party Food
