Best Mini Baked Brie Bites Recipe with Phyllo Cups

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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!

Watch How to Make This Baked Brie Appetizer

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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.

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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

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How to Assemble Mini Baked Brie Bites

1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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. 
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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! 

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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.

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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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