Description
Incredible Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites: a fast, elegant, and sweet-savory appetizer featuring warm, molten Brie cheese in a crispy pistachio crust, drizzled with a cranberry honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 7 oz Brie cheese, cut into 4–5 cm cubes
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup crushed pistachios
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup fresh or dried cranberries
- Crostini, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, crushed pistachios, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Breading: Dip each brie cube into the beaten egg, then roll in the pistachio coating, pressing gently to adhere.
- Pan-Fry: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat with a touch of oil or butter. Pan-fry the brie cubes for about 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain.
- Make the Glaze: In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey or maple syrup with the cranberries until just bubbling and slightly thickened.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm cranberry honey over the brie bites before serving. Serve immediately with cocktail sticks, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- Heat Control: Keep the pan at medium heat. Too high and the crust will burn before the cheese has time to soften and melt inside.
- Brie Prep: Use a sharp knife to cut the Brie into clean, even cubes. The smaller the cube, the faster the center will become molten.
- Crust Adhesion: After dipping in the egg, press the pistachio coating firmly onto the cheese to ensure a thick, stable crust during frying.
- Flavor Swap: Slide a spoonful of fig jam or hot honey under the cheese for a sweet surprise inside.
- Serving Hot: Serve immediately after the sugar has cooled and hardened (about 2 minutes) for the ideal contrast between the hot, molten cheese and the crisp sugar shell.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying, Breading, Glazing
- Cuisine: European, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1 portion (assuming the recipe yields about 4 servings)
- Calories: ~ 320 kcal
- Sugar: ~ 10 g
- Sodium: ~ 230 mg
- Fat: ~ 20 g
- Saturated Fat: ~ 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 11 g (monounsaturated + polyunsaturated combined)
- Trans Fat: ~ 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: ~ 21 g
- Fiber: ~ 1.5 g
- Protein: ~ 9 g
- Cholesterol: ~ 55 mg
Keywords: Pistachio Brie Bites, Crusted Brie, Cranberry Glaze, Holiday Appetizer, Sweet Savory, Easy Appetizer, Party Food, Molten Brie, Rosemary, Quick Appetizer