Description
Experience the exquisite flavor of Brie and Fig Jam Puff Pastry Cups. This simple, yet elegant appetizer combines creamy brie with sweet fig jam and crunchy pecans, making it ideal for entertaining or enjoying a special treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 6 oz brie cheese
- 1/3 cup fig jam
- 1/3 cup pecans
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- Flaky sea salt (for finishing, optional)
Instructions
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then chop them.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut into 24 squares.
- Press each square into the mini muffin cups to form shells.
- Place a piece of brie in each cup, add fig jam, and top with chopped pecans and thyme if using.
- Bake for 16-17 minutes until the pastry is golden and the brie is bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with salt, and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for a week.
You can freeze the cups for up to 3 months; reheat them at 350°F for about 10-12 minutes.
Experiment with different jams like apricot or raspberry for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg