Chili Crisp Honey Brie Bites (Printer-friendly)

Golden puff pastry squares filled with Brie, honey, and spicy chili crisp for a flavorful starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz Brie cheese, rind on, 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 (store-bought or homemade)

→ Other

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

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the thawed puff pastry on a 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 pastry square. Add ¼ teaspoon honey and between ¼ and ½ teaspoon chili crisp on top.
04 - Fold the corners of each square over the filling and pinch to seal, or leave them slightly open for a rustic appearance.
05 - Arrange the bites seam side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle additional honey if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like you spent hours in the kitchen, but you'll be done in under forty minutes.
  • The contrast between melty Brie, crispy pastry, and that spicy-sweet kick is ridiculously addictive.
  • You can prep them ahead and bake right before guests arrive, which means less stress and more time mingling.
02 -
  • Don't fold the pastry completely over the filling unless you want to trap steam and end up with soggy bottoms—leaving the corners slightly open lets moisture escape and keeps everything crispy.
  • Brie melts fast, so watch the oven closely during the last few minutes; the difference between golden and burnt is literally ninety seconds.
03 -
  • Buy Brie from a good cheese counter if possible—the difference between grocery store Brie and quality Brie is noticeable once you taste them side by side.
  • Keep your puff pastry cold; if it starts getting soft while you're cutting, pop it back in the freezer for five minutes to make your life easier.
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