Easy Brie bites make the holidays feel extra festive.
These five-ingredient Brie bites pack a lot of flavor and texture into one phyllo cup.
Each year a standout appetizer graces the holiday buffet table that outshines the rest in taste and creativity.
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We’ve found this year’s show-stopping bite-sized appetizer: delicious baked Brie bites.
You’ll be happy to know Brie bites are incredibly easy to make.
Store-bought flaky golden phyllo dough shells hold creamy, melty Brie cheese.
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Learn how to make baked Brie bites.
Simple to make (these easyholiday appetizerscome together in under 30 minutes!)
but certainly not simple in flavor, these delicious, cheesy appetizers are perfect for a busy holiday season.
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To make baked Brie bites, you’ll need:
What Is Phyllo?
You may have tried it in baklava or spanakopitatwo popular dishes that use phyllo as a base.
Bake directly from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time as needed.
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Refrigerate for up to five days.
Note that the shells may become a bit soggy over time.
you’re free to also freeze the bites for up to three months.
Offer spiced nuts, spreads and dips, and otherholiday favoritesfor the perfect start to your event.
Arrange pastry shells on a rimmed baking sheet.
Assemble Brie bites:
Cut Brie into 24 very small pieces.
Spoon 1/4 teaspoon jelly into each shell; top evenly with Brie pieces and pecans.
Bake bites:
Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, 7 to 8 minutes.
Sprinkle with salt; serve immediately.
In a pinch, feel free to use puff pastry shells in the place of phyllo shells.
They’ll have a flaky and tender texture that’s just as delicious as phyllo.
To keep these bites from becoming soggy, assemble and bake as close to serving as possible.
