Description
Bourbon pecan brie bites elevate appetizer elegance with Southern charm. Crisp phyllo cups cradle creamy brie and caramelized pecans, promising a luxurious one-bite indulgence you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brie cheese, round
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) roasted, chopped pecans
- 1.9 ounces (54 grams) package of frozen mini fully baked phyllo shells (about 15 shells)
Sweeteners and Sauces:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) bourbon
Fats and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 350°F, creating the perfect environment for transforming delicate phyllo cups into golden, bubbling delicacies.
- Craft a luxurious mixture by whisking together brown sugar, molten butter, smooth bourbon, and freshly chopped pecans until they harmonize into a rich, glossy blend.
- Delicately strip away the brie’s exterior rind, revealing its creamy inner core, then meticulously slice the cheese into precise quarter-inch cubes, ensuring one nestles perfectly into each phyllo shell.
- Gently tuck a brie cube into each delicate phyllo vessel, crowning it with a generous dollop of the bourbon-pecan concoction, allowing the flavors to promise a decadent experience.
- Arrange the adorned phyllo cups on a baking sheet with architectural precision, sliding them into the heated oven where transformation awaits.
- Monitor the bites for 10 minutes, watching as the brie surrenders to heat, melting into a luxurious pool and the pecan topping caramelizes to a glistening finish.
- Extract the bites from the oven, allowing them a brief moment to cool and settle, their aromas promising a sophisticated flavor journey.
- Present these elegant morsels either warmly embracing their just-baked state or at a relaxed room temperature, ready to enchant guests with their complex, indulgent profile.
Notes
- Chill brie briefly before cubing to ensure clean, precise cuts without crumbling.
- Use freshly toasted pecans for maximum flavor and crunch, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Swap bourbon with apple cider or maple syrup for a non-alcoholic version that maintains rich complexity.
- Prepare phyllo shells ahead of time and store in an airtight container to streamline party preparation and reduce day-of stress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg