Description
These Savory Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites combine creamy Brie, crunchy pistachios, and golden puff pastry for an elegant, bite-sized appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel Brie cheese (about 8 oz)
- 1 cup unsalted roasted pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine chopped pistachios, honey, rosemary, sea salt, and pepper. Mix until well coated.
- Roll puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 3×3-inch squares (12 total).
- Place 1 oz of Brie in the center of each square, then top with 1-2 tsp of pistachio mixture.
- Bring corners to the center and pinch to seal, creating a small purse shape.
- Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Arrange on the baking sheet, 2 inches apart, and bake 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Cool for 2–3 minutes, garnish with cranberries or pomegranate seeds, and serve warm.
Notes
For make-ahead convenience, assemble up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerate. Unbaked bites can be frozen up to 1 month; bake from frozen, adding 5 minutes to cook time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: brie bites, pistachio brie, puff pastry appetizer, holiday appetizers, elegant party food