Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites (Easy Holiday Brie Appetizer) Recipe
These Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites are an elegant and easy holiday appetizer featuring creamy melted brie topped with a sweet bourbon pecan mixture, all nestled in crispy phyllo shells. Perfect for festive gatherings, they combine rich flavors and textures for a crowd-pleasing bite-sized treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 15 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Bourbon Pecan Topping
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- ¼ cup roasted chopped pecans
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces round of brie
- 1.9 ounces package frozen mini fully baked phyllo shells (about 15 shells)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the brie bites.
- Prepare Brie: Carefully remove the rind from the brie and discard it. Then cut the brie into cubes about ½ inch square to fit inside the phyllo shells.
- Mix Topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, bourbon, and roasted chopped pecans. Stir well to create the bourbon pecan mixture.
- Assemble Bites: Place a cube of brie into each frozen mini phyllo shell. Top each with about ½ teaspoon of the bourbon pecan mixture evenly distributed over the brie cubes.
- Bake: Arrange the assembled phyllo shells on a small baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the brie has melted and is bubbling.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the bites warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Keep phyllo cups frozen until ready to use to ensure maximum crispness when baked.
- To toast pecans quickly, microwave chopped nuts on a saucer for 2-3 minutes, checking every 30 seconds, or roast in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes (whole pecans require longer).
- This recipe doubles well and disappears fast, so consider making extra!
- Make ahead: assemble the bites but do not bake; freeze in the original trays for up to 3 months. Bake straight from frozen, adding an additional minute or so to the baking time.
Keywords: bourbon, pecan, brie, appetizer, holiday, phyllo, easy, bite-sized, cheese, party snacks
