Name: Raspberry Baked Brie Puff Pastry Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 package or two sheets (1 pound) frozen puff pastry dough, thawed; All-purpose flour, (as needed, for rolling); Vegetable oil cooking spray, (as needed); 8 ounces Brie cheese, (cut into 1” pieces); 1 cup raspberry jam; ⅓ cup shelled pistachios, (chopped)

Mini puff pastry cups are filled with a dollop of raspberry jam, a slice of brie and topped off with chopped pistachios for a bit of crunch in this easy and elegant holiday-inspired appetizer. This starter is easily made with buttery store-bought puff pastry.

Raspberry Baked Brie Puff Pastry Bites

Raspberry Baked Brie Puff Pastry Bites

ingredients with jam and pistachio and brie on cutting board.

Key Ingredients in This Recipe

Puff pastry – Store-bought puff pastry is the easiest route to go. As these bites bake, the dough puffs up into flakey, buttery layers encompassing the jam and brie.
Raspberry jam – Raspberry jam adds a balanced sweetness to contrast with the rich and creamy Brie.
Brie – Brie is washed rind cow’s milk cheese; it’s a crowd-pleaser cheese. You can add it to a cheese board and it’s “approachable”. Everyone knows where they stand on it (though not all Brie is created equal). Look for a younger wheel of Brie, it will have a milder flavor and melt more smoothly. I recommend freezing the Brie for 15 minutes before cutting, it so it firms up and is easier to cut.
Pistachio – The chopped pistachios add a nice crunch as well as a pretty contrast of color to the appetizer.

How to Make Baked Brie Puff Pastry Bites

Step 1: Roll out puff pastry.

Heat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). On a clean, lightly floured work surface, roll out one of the puff pastry pieces into a 9×12 inch (23 x 30cm) rectangle. Use a knife to cut the pastry into 12 equal squares. Repeat with the remaining sheet of puff pastry so you have a total of 24 squares.

Step 2: Press puff pastry into muffin tin.

Prepare a mini muffin tin with vegetable oil cooking spray. Press one square into each muffin tin cup. Use the tines of a fork to prick the bottom of each puff pastry in a few places. You may need to work in batches if you only have 1 muffin tin.

puff pastry in muffin tins with brie, jam and pistachio cups.

Step 3: Add brie and jam.

Add a cube of Brie to each cup and top with 1 teaspoon (5g) of the jam. Sprinkle the pistachios over the top.

Step 4: Bake brie bites.

Place each muffin tin on a baking sheet in case the mixture bubbles over. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 5: Cool and serve.

Let cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Remove to a serving plate. Repeat with the remaining ingredients if needed (if you only have 1 muffin tin). Serve hot or at room temperature.

Tips and Tricks for This Recipe

Variations on this Recipe

Swap the raspberry jam for another favorite spread:

Cranberry. A cranberry sauce like my homemade one here pairs well for the holidays.Try using pistachios or chopped pecans,
Fig. Pairing fig jam with the Brie is perfect for a sweet bite. Swap the pistachios for chopped walnuts.
Berry. Try using a blueberry or a marmalade for a more unexpected flavor pairing.

How to Store Brie Bites

Store leftover Brie bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

How to Reheat Brie Bites

Add the cooked bites to a mini muffin tin and bake at 350ºF (180ºC) until warmed through, about 8 minutes.

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