Description
Savory bourbon pecan brie bites blend Southern charm with elegant appetizer magic. Guests will crave these nutty, caramelized morsels that marry rich cheese with smoky whiskey undertones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) round of brie
- 1.9 ounces (54 grams) package frozen mini phyllo shells (15 shells)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) roasted chopped pecans
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) bourbon
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F, preparing a baking sheet for the delicate phyllo shells.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, bourbon, and chopped pecans to create a rich, caramelized topping.
- Carefully remove the rind from the brie cheese and slice into precise quarter-inch cubes.
- Gently position one brie cube into each delicate phyllo shell, ensuring even distribution.
- Artfully drizzle half a teaspoon of the bourbon-pecan mixture over each filled shell, coating the cheese with a luxurious glaze.
- Arrange the prepared shells on the baking sheet and slide into the preheated oven, allowing the cheese to melt and the topping to caramelize for approximately 10 minutes.
- Once baked, let the bites rest briefly before serving, offering guests the option of enjoying them warm or at ambient temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure phyllo shells are completely thawed before assembling to prevent cracking and uneven baking.
- Softly chop pecans into smaller pieces for better texture and easier distribution across bites.
- Replace bourbon with apple juice or maple syrup for a non-alcoholic version that maintains rich flavor complexity.
- Use room temperature brie for smoother melting and more consistent results in the final appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg