🧀 Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites with Cranberry Honey Glaze 🍯
✨ Creamy, crispy, sweet, and savory — these little brie cubes are total flavor fireworks! A warm, golden hug in appetizer form — gooey cheese meets festive crunch.
🧾 Ingredients
🧀 For the Brie Cubes
- 200g brie cheese (cut into 4–5 cm cubes)
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup crushed pistachios
- 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
🍯 For the Glaze & Garnish
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare coating: In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, pistachios, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the brie: Dip each brie cube in the beaten egg, then roll it in the pistachio-breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.
- Fry or bake:
- To fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry each cube for about 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- To bake: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes until crisp and melty.
- Make the glaze: In a small pan, heat honey, butter, and cranberries for 2–3 minutes until glossy. Add lemon juice if desired.
- Assemble: Drizzle the warm glaze over the crispy brie bites and top with fresh rosemary.
- Serve: Enjoy warm as an appetizer or holiday treat.
💡 Tip: For a festive twist, use mixed nuts or drizzle with balsamic glaze instead of honey.
