This easy brie upside down puff pastry is the perfect quick appetiser or party bite. Creamy brie melts into sweet honey, all wrapped in golden, flaky pastry. You can use any mini brie you have on hand, and top it with fresh herbs or nuts for extra flavour. Simple, melty, and ready in minutes!
Ingredients Needed
- 8 mini brie rounds (about 1½–2 in / 4–5 cm each)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade, about 10 x 10 in / 25 x 25 cm)
- 4–8 tbsp honey (½–1 tbsp per piece, plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Chives, finely chopped, to taste
How To Make Brie Upside Down Puff Pastry
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F / 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll and cut the pastry: Lightly roll out the puff pastry sheet to increase its size by about 50%. Use a 3½ in / 9 cm circular cutter to cut 8 rounds.
- Add honey and brie: Place ½–1 tablespoon of honey in 8 small dollops spaced apart on the lined baking tray. Lightly score each mini brie round and place them flat-side-down over the honey.
- Wrap with puff pastry: Cover each brie piece with a pastry round, gently pressing the edges to enclose the cheese. Pinch the edges with a fork to seal well.
- Brush with egg wash: Brush the tops of the pastry with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes, or until puffed and deeply golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then flip over so the honey side is up. Sprinkle with chopped chives and drizzle with more honey. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
- Use cold puff pastry: Keep the pastry cold until you’re ready to use it. Warm pastry becomes sticky and won’t puff up as nicely.
- Don’t skip scoring the brie: Lightly scoring the brie helps it melt evenly and lets the honey soak in better.
- Seal the edges well: Pinch the edges tightly with a fork so the cheese doesn’t leak out while baking.
- Flip while warm: Let them rest for 2–3 minutes, then flip carefully while still warm so the honey doesn’t harden.
- Watch the oven closely: Start checking at 18 minutes. Every oven is different, and overbaking can dry out the pastry.
How To Store Leftovers?
Let the leftover brie puff pastry cool to room temperature. Place them in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 puff pastry bite (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 279
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 49mg
- Sodium: 262mg
- Potassium: 71mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 9g
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Brie Upside Down Puff Pastry
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F / 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll and cut the pastry: Lightly roll out the puff pastry sheet to increase its size by about 50%. Use a 3½ in / 9 cm circular cutter to cut 8 rounds.
- Add honey and brie: Place ½–1 tablespoon of honey in 8 small dollops spaced apart on the lined baking tray. Lightly score each mini brie round and place them flat-side-down over the honey.
- Wrap with puff pastry: Cover each brie piece with a pastry round, gently pressing the edges to enclose the cheese. Pinch the edges with a fork to seal well.
- Brush with egg wash: Brush the tops of the pastry with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes, or until puffed and deeply golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then flip over so the honey side is up. Sprinkle with chopped chives and drizzle with more honey. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold puff pastry: Keep the pastry cold until you’re ready to use it. Warm pastry becomes sticky and won’t puff up as nicely.
- Don’t skip scoring the brie: Lightly scoring the brie helps it melt evenly and lets the honey soak in better.
- Seal the edges well: Pinch the edges tightly with a fork so the cheese doesn’t leak out while baking.
- Flip while warm: Let them rest for 2–3 minutes, then flip carefully while still warm so the honey doesn’t harden.
- Watch the oven closely: Start checking at 18 minutes. Every oven is different, and overbaking can dry out the pastry.
Brie Upside Down Puff Pastry