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Apple Brie Bites

Crisp apple slices topped with creamy brie, walnut, and a drizzle of honey

⏱️ Prep: 15min0⏰ Total: 15min👥 Serves: 24🌡️ room_temp
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🥜 Nuts

Ingredients

  • 3 mediumHoneycrisp apples
  • 8 ozbrie cheese(rind removed, at room temperature)
  • 0.5 cupwalnuts(toasted, chopped)
  • 3 tbsphoney
  • 1 tbspfresh lemon juice(to prevent browning)
  • 1 tspfresh thyme leaves
  • 0.25 tspflaky sea salt

📝 Make Ahead

Apple slices can be cut and held in lemon water up to 2 hours ahead. Assemble just before serving to maintain crispness.

Instructions

  1. Core apples and slice into 1/4-inch rounds
  2. Toss apple slices gently with lemon juice to prevent browning
  3. Pat dry with paper towels
  4. Cut brie into small pieces to fit apple rounds
  5. Top each apple slice with piece of brie
  6. Add a few walnut pieces to each
  7. Drizzle with honey
  8. Sprinkle with thyme leaves and tiny pinch of sea salt
  9. Arrange on platter and serve immediately

💡 Pro Tips

Honeycrisp, Fuji, or SweeTango apples work best for their balance of sweet and tart with excellent crunch. Room temperature brie is essential for soft, spreadable texture. A mandoline creates uniform slices quickly. Blue cheese can substitute for a bolder flavor.

📜 History

This elegant bite showcases the classic apple and cheese pairing in its simplest form. The combination has roots in both French and American traditions, where fruit and cheese courses have long concluded meals.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

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