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These Brie Bites appetizers are above average delicious! They get brushed with garlicky rosemary butter before baking, which infuses every flaky layer with flavor. Paired with melty brie, jam, and a sprinkle of flaky salt, they feel elegant yet effortless, making them the bite-sized holiday star everyone will reach for first.
Try my easy baked brie recipe, sausage cream cheese dip, and white bean dip next time!
Quick Look at This Recipe
- Prep Time: _10_ minutes
- Cook Time: _20_ minutes
- Total Time: _30_ minutes
- Servings: _24_ servings
- Dietary Info: Vegetarian
- Method: Baked
- Technique: Puff pastry cups brushed with garlic herb butter and filled.
- Flavor & Texture: Buttery, flaky, gooey, sweet-savory with a hint of garlic and herbs.
Why you’ll love this easy appetizer recipe!
These easy brie bites stole the show at my last holiday party. You will want to add them to your list of easy holiday appetizers!
- Crowd-pleaser for holidays + parties
- Just a few ingredients, ready in 20 minutes
- Easy to adapt (sweet or savory)
- Feels fancy without the fuss
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Table of Contents
Ingredients for Brie Bites
- Puff pastry dough – buttery, flaky dough that puffs into golden layers when baked.
- Brie cheese – rich, creamy, and melty at the center of each bite.
- Jam or jelly – hot and sweet pepper jelly, cranberry sauce, or jam of choice for a sweet-savory contrast.
- Garlic herb butter – melted butter mixed with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper to brush the pastry for flavor and crispness.
- Flaky sea salt – Maldon or fleur de sel sprinkled on top for a finishing touch.
- Optional toppings – chopped pecans or extra fresh rosemary for garnish.
See the recipe card for exact quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Cranberry brie bites (holiday classic), make your own cranberry relish.
- Fig jam + walnuts (rustic Italian), add a little fresh thyme.
- Prosciutto wrapped (savory + salty), you’ll love my bacon wrapped asparagus.
- Hot honey drizzle (modern twist), try my grilled chicken sandwich with hot honey.
- Caramelized onions + apricot jam, similar to my leftover prime rib sandwich.
How To Make Brie Bites
This is a step-by-step photo overview of this easy appetizer recipe; the full instrcutions are in the recipe card below.
Step #1: Prepare the pan: Generously cooking spray or oil a mini muffin pan to prevent sticking. Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Prep puff pastry sheet: On the floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheets just enough to smooth seams. Cut into 24 equal squares (12 per sheet).
Step #2: Mix garlic herb butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Step #3: Brush pastry: Place each puff pastry square into the muffin tin cups, gently pressing down. Brush the inside of each pastry square with garlic herb butter.
Step #4: Fill bites: Cut the wheel of brie into small cubes with a sharp knife. Add one cube of brie to each pastry cup. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of jam, pepper jelly, or cranberry sauce over the cheese.
Step #5: Bake: Place muffin tin in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven. Bake 18–20 minutes, until the puff pastry is golden and the cheese is melted.
Step #6: Finish: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. If desired, top with a small sprig of rosemary and pecans. Serve warm: Carefully lift Brie Bites from the tin (a butter knife helps) and place on a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
My Pro Tips
Recipe Tips
- Keep puff pastry cold so it bakes flaky, not soggy.
- Brush with garlic herb butter before filling, flavor in every bite!
- Use a thick jam (cranberry or pepper jelly) so it doesn’t run out.
- Cut the brie into neat cubes that fit snugly in the pastry.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Always serve warm, reheat in the oven, or air fryer (avoid the microwave).
FAQ’s
No, the rind is completely edible and melts beautifully into the pastry. Leaving it on keeps the cheese intact as it bakes.
Cranberry, fig, and apricot are classics, but savory jams like onion or hot pepper pair beautifully, too.
Make-Ahead, Storage, and Reheating
- Make Ahead: Assemble Brie Bites, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Or freeze unbaked bites on a tray, then store in a freezer bag for up to 1 month.
- Storage: Store baked Brie Bites in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- Reheating: Warm in a 325°F oven for 5–7 minutes until the pastry crisps again. Avoid microwaving—pastry turns chewy.
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Brie Bites Appetizer
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour, for dusting the dough and cutting board
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed overnight in the refrigerator
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes
- ¾ cup jam of choice, canberry sauce, or hot and sweet pepper jelly
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, Maldon or fleur de sel
Garlic Herb Butter (for brushing pastry):
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, stems removed and finely chopped (plus extra sprigs for topping)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped pecans, Optional Topping: for sprinkling after baking
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Generously spray or oil a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking. Lightly dust a clean surface with flour.
- Prep puff pastry: On the floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheets just enough to smooth seams. Cut into 24 equal squares (12 per sheet).
- Mix garlic herb butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Brush pastry: Place each puff pastry square into the muffin tin cups, gently pressing down. Brush the inside of each pastry square with garlic herb butter.
- Fill bites: Add one cube of brie to each pastry cup. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon (more to your liking) of jam, pepper jelly, or cranberry sauce over the cheese.
- Bake: Place muffin tin in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven. Bake 18–20 minutes, until puff pastry is golden and cheese is melted.
- Finish: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. If desired, top with extra chopped rosemary and pecans.
- Serve warm: Carefully lift Brie Bites from the tin (a butter knife helps) and place on a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Thaw puff pastry properly: Always thaw overnight in the fridge for easy handling and best rise.
- Don’t skip the garlic herb butter: Brushing before baking infuses flavor into every flaky layer.
- Cut brie with a cold knife: Chill brie in the freezer for 10 minutes before cutting—less mess, cleaner cubes.
- Prevent sticking: Generously grease tins with oil or spray, even if they’re “nonstick.”
- Top right after baking: Sprinkle flaky salt, rosemary, or pecans while cheese is still warm so toppings stick.
- Serve warm or reheat gently: Brie Bites taste best warm; reheat at 325°F for 5–7 minutes if needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These are a holiday favorite, and the best part is that they are so easy to make! I know you’ll love them as much as we do!