Truffle Honey Brie Bites
Crispy phyllo cups with creamy brie, truffle honey, and toasted walnuts
- 15mini phyllo cups(frozen, thawed)
- 8 ozbrie cheese(rind removed, cubed small)
- 3 tbsptruffle honey(or regular honey with truffle oil)
- 0.25 cupwalnuts(finely chopped, toasted)
- 1 tbspfresh thyme leaves
- flaky sea salt
Can be assembled but not baked up to 4 hours ahead. Bake just before serving.
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F
- 2Arrange phyllo cups on baking sheet
- 3Place a cube of brie in each cup
- 4Bake 5-7 minutes until brie is melted and cups are golden
- 5Meanwhile, toast walnuts in dry skillet until fragrant
- 6Remove cups from oven
- 7Immediately drizzle each with truffle honey
- 8Top with toasted walnuts and thyme leaves
- 9Finish with tiny pinch of flaky salt
- 10Serve warm
Frozen phyllo cups are a legitimate shortcut - they're perfectly crispy and save hours of work. Remove brie rind or it will be chewy. Don't overbake or brie will become oily. Real truffle honey is worth the splurge; alternatively, drizzle regular honey and a drop of truffle oil. Serve while warm and melty.
Truffle honey emerged as a gourmet ingredient in the 2010s, combining the luxury of truffles with the accessibility of honey. This appetizer format makes an indulgent ingredient approachable for party entertaining. The combination of funky truffle, sweet honey, and creamy brie creates a sophisticated flavor profile.