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Baked brie and fig jam bites are one of the easiest appetizers you’ll make! Only 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to make this stress free, sweet and savory bite!
If you love baked brie, then you have to try this brie crostini with prosciutto!
Why you’ll love them
Quick and easy – The baked brie and fig jam bites literally take 10 minutes total to make and bake. The pre-baked phyllo shells make this appetizer effortless!
Minimal ingredients – You only need 4 ingredients to make this holiday appetizer! Brie, phyllo shells, fig jam, and pecans.
Crowd pleasing appetizer – This brie bites are highly addicting! Sweet, salty, crunchy, and they can be eaten in one bite!
The ingredients
- Phyllo shells – You can find these pre-baked mini phyllo shells in the freezer section at the grocery store near the puff pastry.
- Brie cheese – A soft cow’s milk cheese. It’s creamy, mild in flavor, and has a rind around it which can be eaten or cut off if you prefer.
- Fig jam – Sweet with notes of honey in the flavor.
- Pecans – Toasted pecans add a nice nutty, crunchy element to the appetizer.
How to make baked brie fig jam bites
Preheat your oven to 400° F. Place the phyllo shells onto a baking sheet.
Cut the rind off of the brie (or leave it on if you don’t mind it) then cut it into approximately 1/2 inch cubes. Place the cubes of brie into the mini phyllo shells.
Bake for 5 minutes then immediately top with a dollop of fig jam when they come out of the oven. Sprinkle with toasted chopped pecans and serve.
Variations
- If you aren’t a fan of fig jam try topping them with raspberry, apricot or something more adventurous and spicy like blackberry jalapeño jam.
- Drizzle with honey instead of jam.
- Swap pecans for toasted sliced almonds, walnuts or pistachio.
- Make them spicy and dollop on some chili crunch.
Pro tip
Put the brie in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before cutting it. Since it’s such a soft cheese, It’s much easier to cut when it’s partially frozen.
Can baked brie phyllo cups be made ahead of time?
You can cube the brie ahead of time, but don’t assemble until your ready to bake them. The phyllo shells will soften and won’t be crunchy if made ahead of time.
Are phyllo shells gluten-free?
Unfortunately they are not gluten-free. I recommend making this apple brie crostini on gluten-free bread as an alternative.
More Easy Appetizers
- Sun Dried Tomato Ricotta Bites
- Ricotta Stuffed Dates
- Bake Mozzarella and Marinara Dip
- Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Blue Cheese
- Cranberry, Pecan, Goat Cheese, Sweet Potato Bites
Did you make these baked brie and fig jam bites? I’d love if you’d leave a recipe rating and review below.
Baked Brie and Fig Jam Bites
Ingredients
- 4 ounces brie cheese rind cut off and cut into approximately 1/2 inch chunks
- 3 tablespoons fig jam or jam of choice
- 2 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans
- 15 mini pre-baked phyllo shells
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Place the brie in the phyllo shells and bake for 5 minutes or until melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with approximately 1/4 teaspoon of jam and a few chopped pecans.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I like to add bacon instead of nuts – figgy AND piggy! Delightful!
Love it!
Can you substitute chopped pecans with chopped candied walnuts (like from Trader Joe’s)?
Absolutely! That would be delicious.
can these be made ahead of time – say like the night before an event? really looking forward to trying these…
Hi Tere, Unfortunately they are best made and eaten the same day. They really don’t take long to make at all especially if you cut the brie the night before.
Love this appetizer idea, Danae! I’m all for easy recipes this time of year. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Xmas!
Delicious! I love brie on it’s own, but with the fig jam I bet it is even better!
Do you make your own fig jam or do you purchase it…I don’t recall seeing a fig jam in the stores…help please as this looks so delicious!
Hi Margo,
I have made my own fig jam before, but only when figs are fresh. For this recipe I bought my jam at Whole Foods.
What a delicious appetizer for Christmas! Love it when an appetizer with this much flavor is so easy to make!
I’m glad you’re ready for Christmas — can you please lend me a hand now?! Ugh! So much to do still, so it’s nice to see that appetizers don’t have to take much time! These look fab — fig jam it totally my jam (sorry!)!!
Mmmm! Fig and brie what a fab combo! :D These little tartlets sound soo good!
These are adorable! And you know how I feel about mini food ;)