Baked Brie Bites with Cherry Jam

YIELD 24 bites

ACTIVE TIME 15 min

TOTAL TIME 30 min

INGREDIENTS

• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed but still cold

• 1/2 wedge of brie (about 4 ounces), cold

• 1/3 cup cherry jam (or any flavor you fancy!)

• 1 large egg, beaten

• splash of milk

• coarse sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Cut the puff pastry into thirds along the creases. Cut each panel into four pieces. One sheet of puff pastry will yield 12 rectangles. Cut each rectangle in half. You’ll have 24 little rectangles that will create 12 little rectangle pockets.

3. Combine beaten egg and splash of milk. Brush 12 of the small rectangles with egg wash.

4. Place a small sliver of brie on top of the egg wash. Top with about 1/2 teaspoon of cherry jam.

5. Take another square of puff pastry and press between your fingers to make the rectangle slightly bigger. Place puff pastry on top of the cheese and jam. Use a fork to press the edges together. The egg wash will act as glue. Make sure to seal the edges well by crimping with the fork.

6. Prick the top lightly with a fork.

7. Place prepared brie bites on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with a touch of coarsely ground sea salt. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.

8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

9. Brie bites are best served warm, but are also delicious at room temperature.

NUTRITION

Calories 372.0

Total Fat 22.5 g

Saturated Fat 7.0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 9.6 g

Monounsaturated Fat 4.8 g

Cholesterol 32.0 mg

Sodium 239.7 mg

Potassium 151.8 mg

Total Carbohydrate 34.3 g

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g

Sugars 20.0 g

Protein 9.8 g