Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these Festive Pomegranate Brie Bites, where flaky puff pastry envelops creamy brie and is adorned with juicy pomegranate seeds. This crowd-pleasing appetizer combines vibrant flavors and stunning visuals, making it a must-have for your festive gatherings. Perfect for entertaining or cozy family dinners, these bites are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of brie cheese (about 8 oz)
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into squares large enough to encase the brie.
- Place a small piece of brie in the center of each square, top with pomegranate seeds and drizzle with honey.
- Fold the pastry corners over the filling and pinch tightly to seal.
- Whisk the egg with a splash of water to create an egg wash, then brush it over each pastry.
- Arrange on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh rosemary, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg