Description
Savory Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites are a delicious and elegant appetizer featuring creamy brie cheese encased in flaky puff pastry and topped with a crunchy pistachio crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) wheel of brie, cut into 12 equal cubes
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- ¾ cup unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, minced
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Egg wash: 1 egg + 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the brie wheel into twelve equal cubes—each should be about 1½ inches on a side. Lightly pat the cheese with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the finely chopped pistachios, minced thyme, and sea salt. Stir until evenly distributed. This mixture will adhere to the pastry after an egg wash, creating a flavorful, crunchy crust.
- Remove the bites from the oven and let them rest for 3-4 minutes; this allows the cheese to soften just enough for a luscious melt without spilling. Sprinkle a pinch of freshly ground black pepper over them before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to cut the brie into even cubes for consistent cooking.
- Using fresh thyme enhances the flavor, but dried thyme can be used as an alternative.
- If you’re short on time, pre-made puff pastry can be a great time-saver.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg