These brie bites are one of my favorite holiday appetizers! I love how the crisp puff pastry and rich, creamy cheese play off the sweet fig jam on top.

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I’ll be making these brie bites for every party this holiday season! Easy to make with 5 ingredients (and easy to eat with your fingers), they’re the perfect festive appetizer. A delicate shell of puff pastry surrounds the melty brie cheese, and a spoonful of DeLallo Fig Spread creates a sweet, glossy glaze on top. I finish them with a sprig of rosemary and toasted pecans for crunch.

I often see brie and cranberry sauce paired around the holidays, but if you’ve never tried brie and fig spread together, you have to make this recipe. The figs’ fruity sweetness perfectly balances the rich cheese without overwhelming it. I especially love DeLallo Fig Spread here. Made in Greece from sun-ripened Kalamata figs, it has a looser texture and lighter flavor than many other fig spreads I’ve tried—it’s almost like honey.

Sweet, savory, flaky, and buttery, these brie bites are a guaranteed crowd pleaser. The first time I tested them, my husband Jack walked through the kitchen and ate four straight out of the mini muffin tin! Make them for your next party or gathering, and I promise they’ll disappear quick.

Brie Bites Ingredients

You need 5 simple ingredients to make this brie bites recipe:

Brie cheese, of course! No need to splurge on extra-fancy brie. When I was testing this recipe, I actually found that higher end bries with softer textures could spread too much in the oven. Any widely available supermarket brie will work well here.
Frozen puff pastry – So crisp, so flaky, and so easy to prep! Thaw it according to the package instructions before using.
Fresh rosemary – I sprinkle some finely chopped rosemary inside the brie bites, and I garnish them with a rosemary sprig before serving. Fresh thyme would be lovely here too.
DeLallo Fig Spread – I add a small spoonful to each brie bite after baking for sweetness. You’ll likely end up with some fig spread leftover—spread it on toast, add it to a grilled cheese sandwich, or serve it on a cheese board with soft cheeses. I love it with scones and biscuits too!
Toasted pecans – For crunch! Finely chopped walnuts would also be great.

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

How to Make Brie Bites

This brie bites recipe is super easy to make! Here’s how it goes:

Start by cutting the brie into 24 small pieces. They might not be exactly equal, but do your best to cut them to a similar size.

Then, cut the puff pastry into 24 squares. Depending on the brand, you may or may not have to roll it out first.

Next, assemble the brie cheese bites. Press the puff pastry squares into 1 (24-cup) mini muffin tin or 2 (12-cup) mini muffin pans. Sprinkle the chopped rosemary at the bottom of the puff pastry cups, then fill each one with a piece of the cheese.

Bake at 375°F for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the pastry is golden brown.

Top with the fig spread, rosemary, and pecans, and serve warm!

Recipe Tips

Keep the brie cold. If it’s at room temperature when you assemble the brie bites, it will spread too much in the oven.
Don’t remove the rind. Leaving it on will help the cheese hold its shape in the oven.
Press the pastry all the way into the muffin cups, gently pinching the edges together if necessary. This will help it bake with the cutest “cup” shape!

Storing and Making Ahead

These mini brie bites are best hot from the oven, when the cheese is melty and the puff pastry is warm.

To get ahead: You can assemble the brie bites up to a day before baking. Fill the pastry cups with the rosemary and cheese, and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Store them in the muffin tin in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. Add the fig jam, pecans, and rosemary garnish just before serving.
To store leftovers: Allow the bites to cool to room temperature, then seal them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Enjoy at room temperature or reheat in the oven or air fryer for about 10 minutes at 350°F.

More Holiday Appetizers to Try

If you love this recipe, try one of these easy holiday appetizers next:

Baked Brie
Stuffed Mushrooms
Deviled Eggs
Or any of these 50 Easy Appetizer Recipes!