Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites, an easy holiday appetizer that combines the creamy richness of brie with the sweet crunch of pecans. These mini treats are baked in crispy phyllo cups and topped with a luscious mixture of brown sugar, butter, and fruit juice for a hint of sweetness. Perfect for any gathering, they come together in just 20 minutes, making them an ideal choice for last-minute party prep. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these elegant bites are sure to impress your guests and vanish from the table in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces round of brie cheese
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fruit juice or broth
- ¼ cup roasted chopped pecans
- 1.9 ounces frozen mini fully baked phyllo shells (15 shells)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the rind from the brie and cut it into ½ inch cubes.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter, fruit juice or broth, and chopped pecans until well blended.
- Place one cube of brie into each phyllo shell and top with ½ teaspoon of the pecan mixture.
- Arrange filled phyllo cups on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg