Upside-Down Brie Bites (Printer-Friendly Version)
Flaky pastry envelops nutty brie with honey and fresh chives for a delicious bite-sized treat.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Cheese
01 -
8 mini brie rounds
→ Pastry
02 -
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
→ Sweeteners
03 -
60 ml honey, divided, plus extra for drizzling
→ Egg Wash
04 -
1 large egg, beaten
→ Garnish
05 -
finely chopped fresh chives
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Roll out the thawed puff pastry to 1.5 times its original size. Using a 9 cm circular cutter, cut 8 rounds.
02 -
Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Dot 8 half-tablespoons of honey onto the parchment. Score the surface of each brie round and place each on a honey dollop. Wrap the puff pastry rounds over the brie tightly.
03 -
Pinch the edges of the pastry with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.
04 -
Brush each assembled bite with beaten egg. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
05 -
Transfer baked bites to a serving platter, sprinkle with finely chopped fresh chives, and drizzle with additional honey.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
01 -
Ensure the puff pastry is thoroughly thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.