Description
These Crispy Phyllo Brie Bites are an elegant appetizer featuring creamy brie cheese wrapped in delicate, buttery phyllo dough strands and baked until golden and crisp. Topped with honey, crushed pistachios, red pepper flakes, and fresh chives, they offer a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and crunchy textures that will impress guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Brie Bites
- 12 brie bites
Phyllo Dough and Butter
- 8 oz phyllo dough (about 8–10 sheets, rolled up)
- 8 oz unsalted butter (melted)
Toppings
- Honey (to taste)
- ¼ cup crushed pistachios
- Crushed red peppers (to taste)
- Chives (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425℉ (220℃) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the phyllo brie bites.
- Freeze Brie Bites: Open up the 12 brie bites and place them in the freezer for 10 minutes. This firms them up for easier wrapping.
- Prepare Phyllo Strands: On a cutting board, roll up your phyllo dough into a tight cylinder. Slice it into very thin strands, about 1/16 of an inch wide, creating delicate strips to wrap around the brie.
- Portion Phyllo: Divide these phyllo strands evenly into 12 sections, one for each brie bite, to prepare for wrapping.
- Wrap Brie with Phyllo: Using a basting brush, coat a brie bite generously with melted butter. Place the brie in the center of one phyllo section. Wrap the brie tightly by folding and brushing more butter on the phyllo as needed. You can use plastic wrap to help secure the wrap tightly around the cheese. Add a few extra phyllo strands on top for additional texture. Repeat this for all 12 brie bites.
- Bake: Place the wrapped brie bites on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the phyllo is golden and crisp.
- Add Toppings: Once baked, drizzle the hot phyllo brie bites with honey, sprinkle with crushed pistachios, crushed red peppers, and fresh chives to finish with a balance of sweetness, crunch, and a hint of heat.
Notes
- Freezing the brie briefly helps prevent it from melting too quickly during baking and makes wrapping easier.
- Be gentle when slicing the phyllo into strands to avoid tearing.
- Use melted unsalted butter liberally to ensure the phyllo crisps beautifully and achieves a rich flavor.
- Customize the amount of honey and crushed red pepper to your taste preferences for sweetness and spice.
- Serve immediately after baking for the crispiest texture and warm, gooey cheese center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Keywords: phyllo brie bites, crispy brie appetizer, baked brie, phyllo dough recipe, party appetizers, honey pistachio brie, easy baked appetizers
