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These Baked Brie Bites are a super simple appetizer that’s made with just four ingredients and they are ready to serve in less than 20 minutes. Brie is baked in puff pastry sheets or pre-made phyllo shells, and topped with an incredible array of options for an easy but crowd pleasing appetizer.
They are deliciously simple and present beautifully for parties. In fact, they are one of my favorite hand-held hors d’oeurves.
You can make these brie bites with petite little premade pastry shells for a bit of crunch, or bake them in a phyllo pastry cup with more of a fluffy rise. However you decide to make them, your guests are sure to adore them!
These little brie bites are one of our favorite appetizers and it’s easy to understand why. Easy to customize and beautiful to serve, they will be the hit of your display of delicious little bites at parties!
I love evenings at home with wine, fruits, cheese and crackers – especially when they’re melted together into fantastic little bites.
You can make these brie bites in two different ways, as you’ll see below. Create them with two different options for the premade dough cups or shells… either way, I think you’re going to love them! Let’s get started.
Use the handy table of contents feature to find the answers to all your questions about this recipe!
Why You’ll Love These Brie Bites
- Easy to Make
- They Feel Special
- Have Fun Customizing
- Two Options for Creating with Ease
Brie serves beautifully with a variety of jams, jellies, fruits and nuts. It’s so easy to customize your brie bites with all your favorite flavors!
Cranberry brie bites are a classic for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but this easy appetizer goes far beyond that flavor combination. These make beautiful appetizers for bridal and wedding showers, game day, and more!
There’s truly something to please every palette here, and you’ll have fun creating them too.
Brie Bites Ingredients and Substitutions
- Phyllo Shells or Puff Pastry Bites – By using ready made pastry shells, this appetizer comes together in no time at all. We like these boxes of six or these mini Phyllo shells that come in a box of 15.
- Brie – I like to use triple cream brie as it’s so rich and creamy.
- Filling – Jams, fruits, sugars, nuts and herbs, the options are endless.
How To Make Baked Brie Bites
- Preheat oven according to package directions.
- Prep – Slice and cube brie.
- Fill – Fill shells with sliced fruit, jams, jellies, nuts and of course, brie.
- Bake – 8-10 minutes for the mini shells and 20 minutes for the puff pastry.
Watch the video where Julie will walk you through each step of this easy recipe. You will find a collection of recipe videos right here on our website with corresponding recipes.
Variations
- Try any of your favorite jams or jellies! These work beautifully with strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, orange, and so much more.
- Top with a drizzle of honey, your favorite chopped nuts, fresh herbs or even fresh sliced fruits like strawberries, peaches and berries.
Tips
- You can leave the brie rind on if you’d like, but this cheese melts better when cubed if it’s removed in this recipe!
- These appetizers only take a few minutes to bake, so keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t over cook.
- As soon as they come out of the oven, top them with any additional toppings and serve immediately so that the cheese is melted.
- If you like, you can place the cheese in the shells ahead of time and keep them covered at room temperature, then just pop them into a pre-heated oven when you are ready to serve them.
Scaling up, down or substituting? You’ll love this printable Measurement Conversion Chart!
Shortcuts
- Luckily, these brie bites are already using the easiest shortcut of all – pre-packaged dough cups!
Frequently Asked Questions
How big are Pepperidge Farm puff pastry shells?
This specific brand of shells are 3-1/2” diameter when fully baked.
How many phyllo cups come in a package?
15 miniature phyllo cups come in one package from the freezer section of your grocery store.
Is phyllo dough the same as puff pastry?
Puff pastry and phyllo dough are different in both fat content and preparation. Puff pastry is an airier puff of dough that features butter, and phyllo dough is lower in fat because it uses a little oil, no butter.
Make Ahead
- Prep in advance and leave refrigerated for up to 24 hours prior to baking and serving
How to Store
- At Room Temperature – These baked brie bites can sit out at room temperature for up to two hours while serving, but are most delicious when warm right out of the oven.
- Refrigerate – For up to 48 hours after baking.
- Freeze – I don’t recommend freezing these brie bites after serving.
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Dietary Considerations
- Vegetarian
- Nut Free – Don’t add nuts to your topping options.
- Gluten Free – Be sure to choose a gluten free pastry option from your grocer’s freezer!
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Baked Brie Bites
These baked brie bites are a super simple appetizer that's made with just a few ingredients and they are ready to serve in less than 20 minutes.
Yield appetizers
Ingredients
- 1 package phyllo shells or puff pastry rounds
- 8 ounces brie cubed
- ½ cup fig jam or any flavor you'd like
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to package directions. (350F for mini phyllo cups and 400-425F for puff pastry is standard.)
- Prep – Slice and cube brie.
- Fill – Fill shells with sliced fruit, jams, jellies, nuts and of course, brie.
- Bake – 8-10 minutes for the mini shells and 20 minutes for the puff pastry.
Tips
- Choose any toppings you’d like! Use your favorite fruits, berries, jellies and jams, and top with nuts and a drizzle of honey or balsamic.
- You can leave the brie rind on if you’d like, but this cheese melts better when cubed if it’s removed in this recipe!
- These appetizers only take a few minutes to bake, so keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t over cook.
- As soon as they come out of the oven, top them with any additional toppings and serve immediately so that the cheese is melted.
- If you like, you can place the cheese in the shells ahead of time and keep them covered at room temperature, then just pop them into a pre-heated oven when you are ready to serve them.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 84kcal (4%), Carbohydrates: 7g (2%), Protein: 4g (8%), Fat: 5g (8%), Saturated Fat: 3g (15%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 15mg (5%), Sodium: 105mg (4%), Potassium: 29mg (1%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 90IU (2%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 29mg (3%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
Hannah says
Such an easy and delicious app! You can serve them for any occasion!