Description
These Apple and Brie Puff Pastry Bites are a quick, elegant appetizer perfect for fall gatherings. Buttery puff pastry is paired with creamy brie cheese and sweet apple slices, finished with a drizzle of honey. They bake up golden and flaky in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for everything from casual brunches to holiday parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 4 oz brie cheese, cut into 12 small cubes
- 1 small apple, cored and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tbsp honey (or fig jam for variation)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional garnish: fresh thyme leaves, chopped rosemary, or toasted pecans
Ingredient swaps and additions:
- Replace apple slices with fig halves for brie bites puff pastry fig.
- For a savory twist, add a sprinkle of cracked black pepper before baking.
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut puff pastry: Roll out the sheet slightly and cut into 12 equal squares.
- Add brie and apple: Place a cube of brie in the center of each square and top with a thin apple slice.
- Drizzle with honey: Add about ½ teaspoon of honey over the apple slice.
- Fold or leave open: Fold corners inward for a sealed look or leave open for a rustic tart style.
- Egg wash: Brush pastry edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake 12–15 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions to avoid stickiness.
- Work quickly so butter in pastry stays cold for best puff.
- Pat apple slices dry to prevent soggy bottoms.
- Overbaking may cause brie to leak.
- Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate for up to 6 hours before baking.
- Freeze unbaked bites for up to 1 month and bake from frozen, adding 3–4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American