Chili Crisp Honey Brie Bites (Printable Version)

Golden puff pastry squares filled with creamy Brie, honey, and spicy chili crisp for a flavorful bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz Brie cheese with rind, cut into 24 small cubes

→ Pastry

02 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (approximately 9 x 13 inches), thawed

→ Toppings

03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 2 to 3 tablespoons chili crisp

→ Other

05 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 24 equal squares, about 2 x 2 inches each.
03 - Place a Brie cube in the center of each pastry square. Add 1/4 teaspoon honey and between 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili crisp atop the cheese.
04 - Fold the corners of each square over the filling and pinch to seal, or leave slightly open for a rustic presentation.
05 - Transfer bites to the prepared tray seam side up. Brush each with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes. Optionally, drizzle with additional honey before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look impressive enough for a dinner party but take barely half an hour from fridge to table.
  • Sweet, spicy, creamy, and crispy all happen in one bite—the flavor balance is almost impossible to mess up.
  • You can assemble them ahead and bake right before guests arrive, making you look far more prepared than you actually are.
02 -
  • Bake them until they're truly golden, not just pale and puffed, or the pastry won't have that satisfying crispness when you bite in.
  • Don't skip the cooling time—I learned this when I bit into one immediately and burned the roof of my mouth with melted cheese; five minutes makes all the difference.
03 -
  • Keep your puff pastry cold and work quickly—warm pastry doesn't puff the same way, so if your kitchen is hot, pop the assembled bites in the freezer for ten minutes before baking.
  • Taste your specific chili crisp and honey before building the bites; brands vary wildly in heat level and sweetness, and this small step prevents surprises.
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