Brie Bites
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.
I am Jen the Beantown Baker. Engineer by day and baking maven by night. Hubby serves as my #1 fan and official taste tester. We got hitched back in 2006. Barefoot. In the sand. With the waves crashing behind us. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 
Mmmm that sounds awesome! Such a unique dish!! I’m glad it turned out well, and extra props for not giving in to the bribery aspect, I’m sure you would have won otherwise =)
Looks soooo good!! I want to try to make this sometime 🙂
What a great idea!! I need to go eat breakfast now… wish I had this!!
oh yummmmmm. i’ve been craving cinnamon roll all week!
I want to make this this weekend! Thanks for posting!
Oh my gosh, this looks so amazing! Great idea. I think I just drooled on my keyboard a bit. 🙂
Genius!
Would you classify this as a dessert, or breakfast (or both)? 🙂
I’d def call this a breakfast item, but it would be perfect for dessert too!
Ok that is awesome! I gotta try that. Breakfast indulgence here we come!
My husband just suggested monkey bread to me last wknd. I like this version soooo much better, and he will too. Thanks for the great idea!
I usually make something like this on Christmas morning, but I just use regular monkey rolls. I am definitely trying it with cinnamon rolls next time. Thanks!
Awesome idea! I loved the link to the cinnamon roll cupcakes as well. I’m defiantly trying this out with my all time favorite cinnamon roll recipe. Thanks for sharing 😀
That is a genius idea combining your two favorites! I’m super impressed!
My goodness gracious those look good! I haven’t made monkey bread in ages, but have a recipe ready to go once I do. I love your twist!!
Happy Sunday! :O)
be still my heart. you’ve just combined two of the finest creations in all of food land. i bow at your feet. 🙂
WOAH this is sooo smart!!! yum. yum. YUM!
aww that is SO ADORABLE. monkey bread to the max!!!
thnx for sharing!~
Wonderful!
I had originally made your overnight cinnabuns a few months ago and loved them!
I think I have to give this one a go 😀
P.S I’m now following you :D:D
What a great idea-I am drooling all over the keyboard after reading this post! I am definitely going to try this the next time I make cinnamon rolls 🙂
Oh, man that’s a brillant idea! I like my monkey bread gooey so I agree with your suggestion of turning it out asap.
~ingrid