Brie Bites

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Hubby and I were going to a wine and cheese party. I wanted to bring an appetizer that fit the theme. I just kind of threw these together and they were quite tasty!

Brie Bites (by ME!)
60 pre-made phyllo cups (4 packages)
15 oz Brie wheel – or spreadable Brie – see note below
topping choices:
Brown sugar
Dried cranberries
Toasted almonds
Fruit preserves

Cut the white casing off the Brie. I like to freeze the Brie for about 20 minutes to make this task easier. Cut Brie into 60 pieces (about 1-inch squares). NOTE: I made these more recently (11/29/08) and used the spreadable Brie that you can find right next to the regular Brie. It has no rind, so you can just scoop it into the cups. This was SO MUCH easier than cutting off the rind. It also melted a lot better and had a better texture because of it. I highly recommend doing it this way.

Put one piece of Brie into each phyllo cup. Bake for about 7 minutes at 350.

Top with either 1 tsp of fruit preserves or 1/2 tsp brown sugar and a couple almonds and a couple dried cranberries. Cook again for a few minutes to melt the preserves/sugar.

Appetizers / Snacks, Family Favorites

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10 Responses to “Corn Tomato and Avocado Salad”

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Cate — June 30, 2009 at 12:36 pm

This looks like such a perfect summer salad. I would definitely add a ton of cilantro. I love it!
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oneordinaryday — June 30, 2009 at 12:45 pm

Looks perfect. Yum.
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Colleen — June 30, 2009 at 1:15 pm

Your pictures look great! I am glad you liked this – I need to make it again soon!
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Mermaid Sweets — June 30, 2009 at 2:53 pm

oh Yum, I will have to try this. Way to improvise in the kitchen, looks like your kitchen is still in the works.
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thecookingnurse — June 30, 2009 at 3:47 pm

I have seen this recipe floating around and I must try it!
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Ingrid — June 30, 2009 at 7:48 pm

I’m in so long as I can pick out the tomatoes! 🙂 Not a fan of them.

Btw, I made your 40 clove chicken in the slow cooker…..HOLY COW, was that good and so easy (best part)! I’d made it before but a different recipe and not in the slow cooker. My honey actually put it all in the crockpot. My Mom loved it!
~ingrid
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ellysaysopa — June 30, 2009 at 8:44 pm

I saved this from Colleen’s site, too. It looks so good. A perfect summer salad!
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Jen — June 30, 2009 at 8:52 pm

It is so good. For anyone who’s thinking about making it. DO IT! I also made it again the other day. I didn’t have an avocado around, so I just mixed in a packet of Wholly Guacomole instead. It was delicious.
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Katie — July 2, 2009 at 12:44 am

YUMMY! It looks great and perfect for the summer!
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thecookingnurse — July 13, 2009 at 10:24 pm

Update! I made this and added a few additional ingredients. I love it!