I hesitated to post this because it’s soooo simple. So easy it’s almost like cheating. It’s also soooo yummy and perfect for a quick last minute appetizer. And with all the parties and get-togethers coming up during the holidays, anything quick and easy is good by me.
I’ve seen some different variations this using puff pastry or other pastry dough in muffin pans which looks yum, but if you’re in a hurry, this is a good go to. Basically you use the pre-made fillo (phyllo) mini-shells, brie and your favorite preserve (these were made with apricot). Put a small piece of brie (about 1/2″cube) in the mini-shell, top it with the preserves, pop ‘em in a 350° oven for 7 minutes and they’re done. That’s it. That’s all.
Enjoy!
If you have any breezy appetizers or holiday foods to share, please do! (I’ll go get my notepad.)
Ingredients
- 1 package 15 mini fillo (phyllo) shells
- 4-6 oz. brie cheese (casing removed; to make removing the casing easier, put brie in freezer for a few minutes, it will also make it easier to cut the brie into cubes)
- jar of favorite preserves (apricot is shown, but any would do, you could also use apple butter or cranberry sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place mini shells on a baking sheet.
- Cut brie into 1/2? cubes and put one in each mini shell.
- Top each brie filled mini shell with a little of the preserve (almost 1/2 teaspoon).
- Bake in 350°F oven for 7 minutes or until brie has melted. Be careful to keep an eye on it so shells don’t burn.
Ohmigosh I NEED to try this. I love brie so much. Never had it in this bite size form. Yum.
I don’t even like cheese but I may have to try these. Looks crisp and yummy!!
Umm…holy yum!
I wander whether I can used wantan wrapper double layer for the shells.
Thanks
That may work. It’s worth a try. ~ Amy
Brie is my favorite cheese and I love apricot jam….this is going on one of my snack platters pretty soon!!!
I do this! Only I use the Pillsbury crescent rolls. You just press together the seams and then cut into squares and press into a mini muffin tin.
They are a hit every time.
Awesome! These will be a hit @ my holiday cocktail party. Thanks for sharing!
I LOVE how simple and adorable these are – absolutely perfect for holiday entertaining!
oh I LOVE this idea Amy!!! you know I like simple!!
OMG YUM!! why haven’t i thought of this!! have already finished my christmas grocery shopping but making a special trip to the store just for these ingredients!! definitely having this as an appy on christmas day!! mouth is watering…………