Mini Brie Bites with Prosciutto, Fig Jam, and Thyme Recipe
Mini Brie Bites are elegant, bite-sized appetizers featuring crispy prosciutto, creamy triple creme brie, and sweet fig jam nestled in flaky phyllo shells. These savory-sweet treats are perfect for entertaining and come together easily with a quick bake in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 mini brie bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Prosciutto and Herb Mixture
- 3 oz. prosciutto
- 1 tbsp. fresh thyme
Phyllo Shells and Fillings
- 2 packages (1.9 oz. each) Athens Phyllo Shells
- 8 oz. triple creme brie cheese wheel, chilled in freezer for 15–20 minutes
- 8.5 oz. jar fig jam
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake Prosciutto: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the prosciutto in small nests. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the prosciutto turns crispy and slightly browned.
- Prepare Prosciutto Mixture: Carefully remove the baked prosciutto from the oven and allow it to cool. Chop it into small pieces. Toss these chopped pieces with fresh thyme and set aside for garnishing.
- Lower Oven Temperature: Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F to prepare for baking the brie bites.
- Prep Brie Cheese: Remove the brie wheel from the freezer. Slice it into small cubes; chilling the brie beforehand makes slicing easier and cleaner.
- Arrange Phyllo Shells: Line another baking sheet with parchment paper and place the Athens Phyllo Shells evenly spaced on the sheet.
- Add Fig Jam: Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of fig jam inside each phyllo shell, distributing evenly.
- Add Brie Cubes: Place a cube of the chilled brie cheese atop the fig jam in each phyllo shell.
- Bake Brie Bites: Bake the filled shells at 325°F for 6-8 minutes, or until the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the bites from the oven and immediately top each with the prosciutto and thyme mixture. Serve warm and enjoy these delicious mini appetizers!
Notes
- Freezing the brie cheese before slicing helps achieve uniform cubes and prevents sticking.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prosciutto crisps up nicely when baked; watch carefully to avoid burning.
- For variation, try substituting fig jam with another flavorful fruit preserve like apricot or raspberry.
- Serve these bites warm for the best melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Can be prepared ahead by baking the prosciutto and chopping the thyme mixture; assemble and bake just before serving.
Keywords: Mini brie bites, prosciutto appetizers, phyllo shells, fig jam, party snacks, easy appetizers
