Chili Crisp Honey Brie Bites (Printable)

Flaky puff pastry squares with creamy Brie, honey drizzle, and a spicy chili crisp topping for delightful bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz Brie cheese with rind, cut into 24 small cubes

→ Pastry

02 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (9 x 13 in), thawed

→ Toppings

03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 2 to 3 tablespoons chili crisp

→ Other

05 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out puff pastry on lightly floured surface and cut into 24 equal squares, approximately 2 x 2 inches each.
03 - Place one Brie cube in the center of each square, then top with 1/4 teaspoon honey and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili crisp.
04 - Fold the corners of each square up and over the filling, pinching to seal, or leave slightly open for a rustic appearance.
05 - Transfer puffs to baking sheet, seam side up. Brush each with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving; optionally drizzle with additional honey.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They look fancy enough to impress but come together in under thirty minutes, which means you can stop stressing.
  • The contrast of creamy melted cheese, crispy pastry, sweet honey, and heat from the chili crisp hits every flavor note your palate is craving.
  • You can prep them hours ahead and bake when guests arrive, so your timing doesn't have to be perfect.
  • One bite disappears faster than you can set the platter down, which is always a sign you've won the appetizer game.
02 -
  • Don't skip the egg wash or your pastry won't have that professional shine and color that makes people gasp a little.
  • The honey will seep into the pastry if you let the bites sit for too long after assembly, so assemble and bake as close together as possible for maximum contrast.
  • Freezing these unbaked is your secret weapon for unexpected guests; bake straight from frozen and add just a few minutes to the time.
03 -
  • The moment you take these out of the oven, they're still soft; wait those full five minutes before moving them or you'll have cheese leaking everywhere and regrets.
  • Make a double batch and freeze half unbaked. You'll thank yourself when you need an instant appetizer and want to feel like you actually planned ahead.
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