Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites Recipe (Easy Holiday Brie Bites Appetizer)
Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites are an easy holiday appetizer baked in crispy phyllo cups with creamy brie, toasted pecans, brown sugar, and a splash of bourbon. Ready in just 20 minutes, these bite-sized brie appetizers are always the first to disappear at parties, so be sure to make plenty.
Servings: 15 Bites
Calories: 79kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- ¼ cup roasted chopped pecans, *see notes
- 8 ounces round of brie
- 1.9 ounces pkg frozen mini fully baked phyllo shells, 15 shells
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Carefully remove the rind from the brie and discard it. Then, cut the brie into cubes about ½ inch square.
- Add all ingredients but the brie and phyllo shells to a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Place a cube of brie into each phyllo shell and top with ½ teaspoon of the bourbon pecan mixture.
- Place the full shells on a small baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until the brie has melted and is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
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- Keep phyllo cups frozen until ready to use for maximum crispness.
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- Toast pecans: To quickly toast a small amount of pecans, microwave chopped nuts on a saucer for 2–3 minutes, tasting and adding 30-second bursts as needed. Or roast in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes (whole pecans take longer).
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- Double the recipe because they disappear fast!
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- Make ahead: Assemble but don’t bake; freeze in the original trays for up to 3 months. Bake straight from frozen and add another minute or so.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
