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Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites in Phyllo Cups

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

TheseBourbon Pecan Brie Bitesare an elegant, bite-sized appetizer that combinesbuttery phyllo cups, creamy brie, and a sweet bourbon pecan topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or as a simple indulgent snack, they come together in just15 minutesand are always a crowd-pleaser!


Ingredients

Scale
  • ¼ cuppacked brown sugar2 tbspunsalted butter, melted1 tbspbourbon¼ cuproasted, chopped pecans8 ozround of brie cheese1.9 ozpackage of frozen mini fully baked phyllo shells (about15shells)
  • 2 tbspunsalted butter, melted1 tbspbourbon¼ cuproasted, chopped pecans8 ozround of brie cheese1.9 ozpackage of frozen mini fully baked phyllo shells (about15shells)
  • 1 tbspbourbon¼ cuproasted, chopped pecans8 ozround of brie cheese1.9 ozpackage of frozen mini fully baked phyllo shells (about15shells)
  • ¼ cuproasted, chopped pecans8 ozround of brie cheese1.9 ozpackage of frozen mini fully baked phyllo shells (about15shells)
  • 8 ozround of brie cheese1.9 ozpackage of frozen mini fully baked phyllo shells (about15shells)
  • 1.9 ozpackage of frozen mini fully baked phyllo shells (about15shells)

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Preheat the Oven:Set your oven to350°F (175°C).2️⃣Prepare the Bourbon Pecan Mixture:In a small bowl, mix together thebrown sugar, melted butter, bourbon, and chopped pecans. Stir until well combined.3️⃣Prep the Brie:Carefully remove therindfrom the brie and discard it.Cut the brie into¼-inch cubes(one for each phyllo shell).4️⃣Assemble the Brie Bites:Place acube of brieinto eachphyllo shell.Top each with½ teaspoon of the bourbon pecan mixture.5️⃣Bake:Arrange the filled phyllo shells on asmall baking sheet.Bake for10 minutes, or until thebrie has melted and is bubbly.6️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.Servewarm or at room temperature.
  2. Set your oven to350°F (175°C).2️⃣Prepare the Bourbon Pecan Mixture:In a small bowl, mix together thebrown sugar, melted butter, bourbon, and chopped pecans. Stir until well combined.3️⃣Prep the Brie:Carefully remove therindfrom the brie and discard it.Cut the brie into¼-inch cubes(one for each phyllo shell).4️⃣Assemble the Brie Bites:Place acube of brieinto eachphyllo shell.Top each with½ teaspoon of the bourbon pecan mixture.5️⃣Bake:Arrange the filled phyllo shells on asmall baking sheet.Bake for10 minutes, or until thebrie has melted and is bubbly.6️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.Servewarm or at room temperature.
  3. 2️⃣Prepare the Bourbon Pecan Mixture:
  4. In a small bowl, mix together thebrown sugar, melted butter, bourbon, and chopped pecans. Stir until well combined.3️⃣Prep the Brie:Carefully remove therindfrom the brie and discard it.Cut the brie into¼-inch cubes(one for each phyllo shell).4️⃣Assemble the Brie Bites:Place acube of brieinto eachphyllo shell.Top each with½ teaspoon of the bourbon pecan mixture.5️⃣Bake:Arrange the filled phyllo shells on asmall baking sheet.Bake for10 minutes, or until thebrie has melted and is bubbly.6️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.Servewarm or at room temperature.
  5. 3️⃣Prep the Brie:Carefully remove therindfrom the brie and discard it.Cut the brie into¼-inch cubes(one for each phyllo shell).4️⃣Assemble the Brie Bites:Place acube of brieinto eachphyllo shell.Top each with½ teaspoon of the bourbon pecan mixture.5️⃣Bake:Arrange the filled phyllo shells on asmall baking sheet.Bake for10 minutes, or until thebrie has melted and is bubbly.6️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.Servewarm or at room temperature.
  6. Carefully remove therindfrom the brie and discard it.
  7. Cut the brie into¼-inch cubes(one for each phyllo shell).4️⃣Assemble the Brie Bites:Place acube of brieinto eachphyllo shell.Top each with½ teaspoon of the bourbon pecan mixture.5️⃣Bake:Arrange the filled phyllo shells on asmall baking sheet.Bake for10 minutes, or until thebrie has melted and is bubbly.6️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.Servewarm or at room temperature.
  8. 4️⃣Assemble the Brie Bites:Place acube of brieinto eachphyllo shell.Top each with½ teaspoon of the bourbon pecan mixture.5️⃣Bake:Arrange the filled phyllo shells on asmall baking sheet.Bake for10 minutes, or until thebrie has melted and is bubbly.6️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.Servewarm or at room temperature.
  9. Place acube of brieinto eachphyllo shell.
  10. Top each with½ teaspoon of the bourbon pecan mixture.5️⃣Bake:Arrange the filled phyllo shells on asmall baking sheet.Bake for10 minutes, or until thebrie has melted and is bubbly.6️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.Servewarm or at room temperature.
  11. 5️⃣Bake:Arrange the filled phyllo shells on asmall baking sheet.Bake for10 minutes, or until thebrie has melted and is bubbly.6️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.Servewarm or at room temperature.
  12. Arrange the filled phyllo shells on asmall baking sheet.
  13. Bake for10 minutes, or until thebrie has melted and is bubbly.6️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.Servewarm or at room temperature.
  14. 6️⃣Serve & Enjoy!Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.Servewarm or at room temperature.
  15. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  16. Servewarm or at room temperature.

Notes

✔Bourbon Substitute:If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, swap bourbon formaple syrupfor a delicious twist.✔Make Ahead:Assemble the bites a few hours in advance and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.✔Extra Flavor:Add atiny drizzle of honeyor a sprinkle offlaky sea saltbefore serving for an extra gourmet touch.✔Phyllo Alternative:If you can’t find mini phyllo cups, usecrescent dough or puff pastry cut into small squaresand bake in a mini muffin tin.✔Nut-Free Version:Replace pecans withcrushed pretzelsorsunflower seedsfor a crunchy alternative.