I wanted to share my favorite holiday appetizer recipe with you because it’s one of the easiest tastiest recipes that you can make when you need something quick and delicious for a holiday gathering.
I have been making these Brie Bites for at least 15 years now and this recipe calls for only three ingredients! Oh yea, so easy that it practically makes itself!
All you have to do is cut the brie in small pieces, pop them in the phyllo shells and top with about a 1/2 teaspoon of preserves and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted. I have tried every kind of preserve/jelly for toppings including raspberry, jalapeno jello and fig preserves but I always go back to apricot preserves.
What’s even better about making this appetizer is that after you have baked the brie bites and they have cooled a tad, you can put them right back into the tiny individual cups that the little shells come in and take your appetizer to a party. This way the shells don’t slide around on a tray in the car and I just ask the host if I can warm them up for about 5-10 minutes in the oven and then place them on a tray.
I always get a lot of compliments on these little bites and it’s really just as easy as it looks and they taste amazing!
Cheers!
Cyndy
Apricot Brie Cups
Ingredients
- 1 package Mini Fillio Shells
- ½ 8oz wheel Brie
- ½ cup Apricot Reserves
Instructions
- Preheat the over to 350 degrees F
- Cut the brie in small pieces and place about 1/2 tbsp in each phyllo shell
- Top the brie with about 1 tsp of apricot reserves
- Bake the brie cups for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted
- Allow the baked brie to cool slightly and enjoy!
Notes
- To transport these brie bites, place them back into the phillo shell container after cooking and then warm them in the oven for 5-10 minutes before serving
- Feel free to swap the apricot reserves for raspberry, jalapeno, or or fig preserves.
Patty Virginia says
gosh these sound so good. Love Brie, omg have to make these. Pinned.
Cyndy says
Thank you Patty! I am a big brie fan too.. I love it with anything but there is just something about the mix of brie and apricot that is really yummy in this recipe. I have been seeing all the fabulous Christmas trees you’ve been pinning on pinterest! I have repinned several of them!! Thanks for the eye candy!
Catie @ Catie's Corner says
Wow, these look soo good! I’ll be pinning them and most likely making them for my Ugly Sweater Christmas Party in December. I love a delicious, simple and quick recipe. Thanks for sharing! =)
~ Catie
Cyndy says
I bet you will love them! Thank you for stopping by Catie!
Shauna @ Satori Design for Living says
These are brilliant. Pinning!
Cyndy says
Thank you Shauna!!
Paula Lusk says
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I usually cover the whole round in jam and then puff pastry. I like that yours are individuals. Blessings Paula
Nuha says
this is such a great idea!! I’ll have to keep it in mind for my next get together 🙂
Jennifer says
Ooh these sound geat! I have some guava paste in the fridge that I would love to try with these…thanks for the post!
Maureen says
Simple and delicious is just the way I like it! Pinning.
Kelly says
oh you just made my mouth water. These sound simple and delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Kelly
Jami says
My friend makes these and they are WONDERFUL!!! If you get a chance, I’d love for you to stop by The Tuesday To Do Party and link up!
http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/11/tuesday-to-do-89-and-88-list-makers.html.
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Smiles!
Jami
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Dawn says
Pinning these! I made Puff Pastry Wrapped Brie for Thanksgiving but I love that these are individual servings. And Bonne Maman jam is the BEST!!
Bonnie says
These look great. I make a similar appetizer adding prosciutto, fig preserve and brie over baguette bread, so delish!
Sherry Hart says
Yummy…..those look great…..must pin!!!
Cyndy says
Thank you Sherry!! You will love them!
Anne says
I am so doing this for my party this weekend:) <3 it.
Cyndy says
Hi there sweet Anne!! I hope you have a wonderful party and enjoy your yummy brie bites. Hugs friend! Thanks for stopping by!
Debbie says
I’m making these tonight for our New Year’s Eve party and I’m SOOOOO excited to try them. They look scrumptious.