Description
Flaky brie and apple puff pastry bites combine sweet and savory flavors in a delightful appetizer. Crisp pastry and melted cheese create an irresistible treat you can easily enjoy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) brie cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 small apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 egg, whisked
Preparation Ingredients:
- No additional ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal pastry preparation.
- Carefully slice the puff pastry sheet into precise 16 equal squares, ensuring uniform sizing for consistent baking.
- Arrange pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet, creating a neat grid for even heat distribution.
- Layer each pastry square with carefully arranged apple slices, positioning them to cover most of the surface.
- Delicately place a generous portion of brie cheese atop the apple slices, centering the dairy element.
- Gently fold each pastry corner towards the center, creating a delicate envelope-like shape, and softly press the edges to seal.
- Whisk an egg and apply a light, even brush of egg wash across the surface of each pastry to enhance golden browning.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for a rich golden color and puffy texture.
- Remove from oven and allow a brief cooling period before serving these elegant, warm appetizers.
Notes
- Choose a sharp apple variety like Granny Smith for a tangy contrast with creamy brie.
- Slice apples thinly and uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Keep puff pastry cold until just before assembling to maintain its flaky, crisp structure.
- Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary for an extra flavor dimension.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg