Savory Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites (Print-Friendly Format)
Flaky pastry cushions Brie, pistachios, honey, and rosemary in these crowd-pleasing, golden-baked appetizer bites.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ For the Bites
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1 wheel high-quality Brie cheese
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120 grams unsalted roasted pistachios, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon natural honey
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1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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1 sheet puff pastry, chilled
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1 large egg
→ For the Garnish
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30 grams cranberries or pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped pistachios, honey, minced rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until evenly mixed.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled puff pastry to a thickness of approximately 3 mm. Cut into 7.5 x 7.5 cm squares.
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Arrange each pastry square on the prepared baking sheet. Place a slice of Brie in the centre, top with a spoonful of the pistachio mixture, and fold over the corners to seal.
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Beat the egg and gently brush the tops and sides of each pastry with the egg wash using a pastry brush.
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Bake the assembled bites for 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown, with the Brie thoroughly softened.
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Allow the bites to cool for several minutes after baking. Garnish with cranberries or pomegranate seeds before serving if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Pastry bites can be assembled up to 1 hour in advance and kept refrigerated for convenient preparation.