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If you’re looking for a quick and easy appetizer, these Mini Baked Brie Bites with Phyllo Cups are the perfect recipe! Combining creamy brie, crispy phyllo shells, and sweet jam, these bites carry a surprise in each bite, and are the perfect appetizer to make if you’re in a time crunch. Continue reading as I share the recipe for these mini brie bites, ingredients, pairing suggestions and more!
What Are Mini Baked Brie Bites
Mini Baked Brie Bites are an easy 3-ingredient appetizer made by pairing creamy brie cheese with complementary toppings such as sweet jam, nuts, or honey, all nestled in a crispy phyllo pastry shell. Some recipes use puff pastry shells, but I find these to be a bit heavy for an appetizer. If you enjoy serving light, small, enjoyable appetizers that will not make guests too full, I recommend serving this recipe in phyllo shells instead. These little treats are perfect for parties, a special occasion, or a last minute appetizer that needs to be served at a moment’s notice.
Essential Ingredients for Mini Baked Brie Bites
To make approximately 15 mini bites:
- 1 package of pre-made phyllo shells (15 shells)
- 4 oz of brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup of spicy pepper jelly, or flavored jam / preserves (peach, cranberry, raspberry, apple butter, red pepper jelly, apricot, sweet fig jam all taste amazing)
- Optional toppings:
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Sprig of Rosemary (my favorite!)
- Honey drizzle, hot honey, or brown sugar
How to Assemble Mini Baked Brie Bites
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Gather Ingredients: You’ll need pre-made phyllo shells, brie cheese at room temperature, jelly/jam, and a few sprigs of a fresh herb. Soft cheeses work best for these easy bites.
- Assemble: Arrange the pre-made phyllo shells on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. You will not need to grease the pan since you’re using parchment paper.
- Add Brie: Cut the brie cheese into small cubes, about 1/2 inch in size. Place each cube of cheese inside of a phyllo shell.
- Top with Jelly / Jam: Add about 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite jam on top of the brie in each shell. For my recipe, I used a peach pepper jelly. Take care to not overfill each shell with jelly.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until you have melty brie cheese and the shells are golden brown. Allowing brie cheese to soften at room temperature before assembling will allow for faster baking times. Life Hack: You can also bake these in an air fryer.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove the baked mini brie bites from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. These bites are best enjoyed warm. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and enjoy!
Tips for Making Easy Brie Bites
- Use Pre-Made Phyllo Shells: I am all about making everything from scratch, but this is one ingredient that is worth buying from the grocery store. They taste great and will save you so much time!
- Softened Brie: Allowing brie to come to room temperature will make them easier to cut and result in faster baking.
- Bake as the Last Appetizer: These appetizers can be pre-made without baking a day ahead of time. Simply assemble, store them in an airtight container or with plastic wrap in the fridge, and bake for 5-7 minutes just before guests arrive. These mini appetizers also taste great the next day after an event.
Pairing Suggestions
This brie recipe pairs wonderfully with:
- Wine: Sparkling Wine (Prosecco or Brut Champagne), Rosé, Chardonnay, off-dry Riesling
- Cocktails: French 75, Pear Martini, Rosemary Gin Fizz, Manhattan, Pomegranate Margarita, Blood Orange Martini
- Mocktails: Cranberry Spritzer, Rosemary Lemonade, Peach Iced Tea, Virgin Pomegranate Mojito
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Mini Baked Brie Bites Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 package Pre-made phyllo shells
- 4 oz Brie cheese
- 1/4 cup Jelly or Jam of your choice (peach, cranberry, raspberry, apple butter, red pepper jelly, apricot, sweet fig jam all taste amazing)
OPTIONAL:
- Top with fresh sprigs of rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat and set your oven to 350°F (175°C). As oven is heating, Arrange the pre-made phyllo shells on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Cut the brie cheese into small cubes, about 1/2 inch in size. Place each cube of cheese inside of a phyllo shell. From there, add about 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite jelly / jam on top of the brie in each shell. For my recipe, I used a peach pepper jelly. Take care to not overfill each shell with jelly.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until you have melty brie cheese and the shells are golden brown. Garnish with fresh rosemary, serve, and enjoy!
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This is such a fun take on the classic. I love the idea of serving up individual brie appetizers like this at my next party.
This is an amazing idea. It takes all the flavor and texture of baked brie and makes it feel even fancier!
Oh this looks like a great appetizer for a dinner party! I’m definitely saving this recipe to try for the future! Thank you!
What a great appetizer and I like how easy they are to make and that they are bite size. I’m going to give this recipe a try
I just had a dinner party last weekend and these would have been so perfect to serve! I have to make these next time that I have guests over.
Oh my goodness, anything with brie is a must-try for me! These look so yummy, the perfect balance of cheesiness and crunch phyllo!