caramel apple brie bites (Printable Version)

Brie, apples, caramel, and pastry combine for a warm, elegant bite with sweet and savory flavors.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 7 oz brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 24 uniform cubes

→ Fruit

02 - 1 medium tart apple, cored and finely diced

→ Pastry

03 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (8 oz), thawed

→ Caramel

04 - 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce

→ Nuts (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts

→ Finishing Touch

06 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line each cavity with mini paper liners.
02 - On a floured work surface, roll out thawed puff pastry to a 10 x 10-inch square. Slice evenly into 24 squares.
03 - Press each pastry square into a muffin tin cup. Leave the corners raised to promote crisp edges.
04 - Add a cube of brie to the base of each pastry cup.
05 - Top brie with a few pieces of diced apple and approximately 1/2 teaspoon of caramel sauce.
06 - If desired, add a sprinkle of chopped pecans or walnuts to each cup.
07 - Bake for 13–15 minutes until pastry is golden and brie is melted.
08 - Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle additional caramel sauce, dust with flaky sea salt, and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses easy frozen puff pastry to save time and fuss
  • Ready in barely over half an hour
  • Perfect balance of creamy, sweet, tart, and salty
  • Great for making ahead and reheating just before serving
  • Always the first thing to disappear at gatherings
02 -
  • High in flavor but low on prep time
  • Perfect finger food for holidays or girls night
  • Vegetarian friendly with flexible add-ins
03 -
  • If your caramel is too runny it can seep underneath the pastry so go for a thicker sauce
  • Do not skip the finishing salt because it balances the richness beautifully
  • Trim just a bit of brie rind if you want a smoother melt but you can leave a thin layer for flavor
  • Work quickly with puff pastry so it stays cold and gets maximum crisp
  • Let these rest just five minutes out of the oven for the best balance of gooey and crisp

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