Description
These Brie Upside Down Bites are elegant and delicious appetizers featuring creamy mini brie wheels wrapped in flaky puff pastry, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with honey and fresh chives. Perfect for parties or a sophisticated snack, they combine sweet and savory flavors in a bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 mini brie rounds
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- Honey (about 1/2-1 tbsp per bite plus more for drizzling)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Chives (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out your puff pastry sheet to about 1½ times its original size to ensure enough coverage. Using a 3½ inch circular cookie cutter, cut out 8 even rounds to fit over each brie mini.
- Assemble the Bites: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place small dollops of honey on the parchment, then score the top of each brie round slightly to allow the honey to infuse. Place each brie on top of a honey dollop, then carefully wrap the puff pastry round over the brie, sealing it tightly around it.
- Seal the Edges: Use a fork to pinch and seal the edges of the puff pastry around the brie to prevent it from puffing excessively during baking and to keep the cheese contained.
- Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the wrapped brie bites with beaten egg to achieve a glossy, golden finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) for 20-22 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the bites from the oven, top with freshly chopped chives, and drizzle additional honey over each bite before serving to enhance sweetness and add a fresh herbal contrast.
Notes
- Use frozen puff pastry sheet thawed completely before rolling for best results.
- Score the brie lightly to help the honey penetrate flavors.
- Be careful not to overfill with honey to avoid leakage during baking.
- These bites are best served warm to enjoy the gooey cheese center.
- Substitute chives with fresh thyme or rosemary for different herb flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Keywords: brie bites, puff pastry appetizer, honey brie, savory snack, party appetizer, baked brie, easy appetizer
