These brie bites are one of my favorite holiday appetizers! I love how the crisp puff pastry and rich, creamy cheese play off the sweet fig jam on top.
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I’ll be making these brie bites for every party this holiday season! Easy to make with 5 ingredients (and easy to eat with your fingers), they’re the perfect festive appetizer. A delicate shell of puff pastry surrounds the melty brie cheese, and a spoonful of DeLallo Fig Spread creates a sweet, glossy glaze on top. I finish them with a sprig of rosemary and toasted pecans for crunch.
I often see brie and cranberry sauce paired around the holidays, but if you’ve never tried brie and fig spread together, you have to make this recipe. The figs’ fruity sweetness perfectly balances the rich cheese without overwhelming it. I especially love DeLallo Fig Spread here. Made in Greece from sun-ripened Kalamata figs, it has a looser texture and lighter flavor than many other fig spreads I’ve tried—it’s almost like honey.
Sweet, savory, flaky, and buttery, these brie bites are a guaranteed crowd pleaser. The first time I tested them, my husband Jack walked through the kitchen and ate four straight out of the mini muffin tin! Make them for your next party or gathering, and I promise they’ll disappear quick.
Brie Bites Ingredients
You need 5 simple ingredients to make this brie bites recipe:
- Brie cheese, of course! No need to splurge on extra-fancy brie. When I was testing this recipe, I actually found that higher end bries with softer textures could spread too much in the oven. Any widely available supermarket brie will work well here.
- Frozen puff pastry – So crisp, so flaky, and so easy to prep! Thaw it according to the package instructions before using.
- Fresh rosemary – I sprinkle some finely chopped rosemary inside the brie bites, and I garnish them with a rosemary sprig before serving. Fresh thyme would be lovely here too.
- DeLallo Fig Spread – I add a small spoonful to each brie bite after baking for sweetness. You’ll likely end up with some fig spread leftover—spread it on toast, add it to a grilled cheese sandwich, or serve it on a cheese board with soft cheeses. I love it with scones and biscuits too!
- Toasted pecans – For crunch! Finely chopped walnuts would also be great.
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to Make Brie Bites
This brie bites recipe is super easy to make! Here’s how it goes:
Start by cutting the brie into 24 small pieces. They might not be exactly equal, but do your best to cut them to a similar size.
Then, cut the puff pastry into 24 squares. Depending on the brand, you may or may not have to roll it out first.
Next, assemble the brie cheese bites. Press the puff pastry squares into 1 (24-cup) mini muffin tin or 2 (12-cup) mini muffin pans. Sprinkle the chopped rosemary at the bottom of the puff pastry cups, then fill each one with a piece of the cheese.
Bake at 375°F for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the pastry is golden brown.
Top with the fig spread, rosemary, and pecans, and serve warm!
Recipe Tips
- Keep the brie cold. If it’s at room temperature when you assemble the brie bites, it will spread too much in the oven.
- Don’t remove the rind. Leaving it on will help the cheese hold its shape in the oven.
- Press the pastry all the way into the muffin cups, gently pinching the edges together if necessary. This will help it bake with the cutest “cup” shape!
Storing and Making Ahead
These mini brie bites are best hot from the oven, when the cheese is melty and the puff pastry is warm.
- To get ahead: You can assemble the brie bites up to a day before baking. Fill the pastry cups with the rosemary and cheese, and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Store them in the muffin tin in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. Add the fig jam, pecans, and rosemary garnish just before serving.
- To store leftovers: Allow the bites to cool to room temperature, then seal them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Enjoy at room temperature or reheat in the oven or air fryer for about 10 minutes at 350°F.
More Holiday Appetizers to Try
If you love this recipe, try one of these easy holiday appetizers next:
- Baked Brie
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Deviled Eggs
- Or any of these 50 Easy Appetizer Recipes!
Puff Pastry Brie Bites
Ingredients
- Cooking spray, for the pan
- 6 ounces brie cheese
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in the refrigerator overnight
- All-purpose flour, for rolling
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus more rosemary leaves for garnish
- ⅓ cup DeLallo Fig Spread
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and oil or spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
- Cut the brie into 24 small pieces. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Spread the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Dust the top with flour and roll out into a large 11x13-inch rectangle. Cut the pastry into 24 small rectangles or squares by cutting it crosswise into 6 equal pastry strips, then cutting it lengthwise into 4 (a pizza cutter works well for this).
- Gently separate the small puff pastry rectangles and press each one into a well in the mini muffin tin, gently pressing the sides together if necessary to form a small pastry cup. Make sure that the pastry is flush against the bottom of the muffin cup.
- Sprinkle the rosemary at the bottom of the pastry cups, then fill each with a piece of the brie. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes, then top with the fig spread, adding about ½ teaspoon to each brie bite. Sprinkle with the pecans and garnish with rosemary leaves.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve.
