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Puff Pastry Brie Bites with Fig Jam, Thyme, and Honey Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 48 pieces
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Puff Pastry Brie Bites are elegant, bite-sized appetizers perfect for any party or gathering. Made with flaky puff pastry, melted creamy brie, sweet fig jam, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of honey, these little bites combine sweet, savory, and herbaceous flavors in each delectable mouthful. They are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection, sure to impress your guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry Base

  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
  • 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • 4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

Fillings and Toppings

  • ½ cup fig jam (or your favorite jam)
  • 8 ounces brie (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (for drizzling)
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (or more to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F with the rack set in the middle position to ensure even baking of the puff pastry bites.
  2. Prepare Puff Pastry: Thaw the puff pastry sheets and lay them out on a floured surface. Using a cookie cutter, cut out larger shapes first, then lightly score a slightly smaller shape inside each cut-out to create a rim for holding the fillings.
  3. Make Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water to make an egg wash. Brush this over each piece of puff pastry using a pastry brush to help them turn golden and glossy when baked.
  4. Add Thyme: Sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves evenly over the brushed puff pastry pieces to infuse fresh herbal flavor.
  5. Bake Puff Pastry: Arrange the prepared puff pastry pieces on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 13-14 minutes until they puff up and become golden brown.
  6. Prepare Brie: While the pastry bakes, cut the brie cheese into bite-sized pieces. For easier cutting, you can freeze the brie for 15 minutes beforehand.
  7. Create Pastry Pockets: Remove the baked puff pastry from the oven. Using a measuring spoon, gently press down the center of each puff pastry piece to create a pocket for the filling.
  8. Add Jam and Brie: Spoon a small dollop of fig jam into the pocket, then top it with a piece of brie cheese.
  9. Final Bake: Return the filled puff pastry bites to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the brie melts and becomes luscious.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Remove the bites from the oven, sprinkle additional fresh thyme leaves, drizzle with honey, and finish with a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Freezing brie for 15 minutes before slicing makes it easier to cut into neat pieces without crumbling.
  • You can substitute fig jam with other sweet jams like apricot or raspberry for different flavor profiles.
  • If fresh thyme is unavailable, dried thyme can be used, but reduce the quantity to avoid overpowering flavors.
  • Ensure puff pastry is thoroughly thawed before cutting to prevent cracking.
  • These bites are best served warm to enjoy melty brie and flaky pastry.

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