Description
These Mini Fig & Brie Puff Pastry Bites are a delightful holiday appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy brie cheese and sweet fig jam, topped with fresh rosemary, honey drizzle, and flaky sea salt. Easy to prepare and perfect for parties, these bites combine savory, sweet, and herbal flavors with a crisp, golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet Frozen Puff Pastry, thawed
- 8 oz Brie, sliced into 20–24 cubes
- 1/2 cup Fig Jam or fig preserves
- 2 tbsp Fresh Rosemary, chopped
For Garnish (optional)
- Honey, for drizzling
- Flaky Sea Salt, for sprinkling
Equipment
- 1 to 2 12-cup Mini Muffin Tins
- Softened butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease one or two 12-cup mini muffin tins with softened butter to prevent the puff pastry from sticking during baking.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: On a floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet. Slice it into 20-24 equal-sized squares carefully, ensuring they fit into the muffin cups.
- Assemble Pastry Cups: Press each puff pastry square firmly into an individual muffin tin cup, forming a little cup to hold the filling.
- Add Filling: Place a cube of brie cheese into each puff pastry cup, then add a dollop of fig jam on top of the brie for a perfect sweet-savory balance.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and flaky, and the brie is slightly melted.
- Rest and Remove: Allow the baked bites to rest in the pan for 5-6 minutes to set. Then gently remove each bite using a fork or spoon to avoid breaking.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each bite with freshly chopped rosemary, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor and presentation. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can prep these puff pastry bites in advance; assemble up to 12 hours ahead if unbaked, or bake and store for up to 1 day. Reheat at 350°F for 5-8 minutes before serving.
- Ensure the puff pastry is JUST thawed, not warm, to maintain its flakiness during baking.
- Use high-quality fig jam and fresh rosemary for the best flavor.
- If desired, substitute brie with a milder cheese like camembert or cream cheese.
- Handle the baked bites carefully as they are delicate and flaky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mini appetizers, fig and brie bites, puff pastry recipes, holiday appetizers, easy party snacks, bite-sized snacks, savory and sweet appetizers
