Do I need to buy a brie round or just a slice?

This recipe works just fine using a slice of brie instead of an entire round. When we used an 8 ounce brie round we only used about half of the cheese.

What if I can't find pre-made phyllo tartlet shells?

Making mini phyllo cups are not hard it just takes time. If you can't find pre-made tartlet shells, purchase sheets of frozen phyllo dough and make your own. The basic steps are to alternate melted butter and phyllo sheets until they are 5-6 layers thick. Cut into squares a little larger than the mini muffin tins. Brush muffin tins with butter and place one 'stack' of square phyllo dough into muffin tin. Bake until golden brown. While a puff pastry cup will also work in a pinch, we find there is too much pastry for the amount of cheese in these brie tartlets. If forced to use a puff pastry, we would increase the amount of cheese in each cup.

Apple Butter Brie Tartlets - Appetizer Bliss

Description

An easy appetizer perfect for fall gatherings! Apple butter and brie baked in mini phyllo shells make for a delicious bite at your next event.

Ingredients

Scale

24 phyllo pastry cups
4 ounces brie
2 Tablespoons apple butter

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the phyllo pastry shells on a lined sheet pan.
Using a sharp knife, thin the rind on the brie by scraping with the edge of the knife. You don’t need to get it all off, just thin it out a bit. You can also just leave it on - equally good!
Cut the brie into pieces about 1 inch square. They should fit within the sides of the phyllo shell but can be above the top since it will melt when baked.
Place a piece of brie into each shell.
Place the tray into the preheated 400 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 5-8 minutes or until the brie has melted. Remove from the oven.
Top each brie tartlet with a dab of apple butter.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Make Ahead Tip. Place cut brie squares in pastry shells earlier in the day, cover loosely, and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Brie. Use a brie round or just a slice of brie. Just make sure it is a brie you like to eat!

How To Serve. These can be served at room temperature, but we like them best when served warm. To keep them warm for a short time while serving use a warming plate or chafing dish. Place the tartlets on top of a linen napkin lined platter or food pan. Then place the serving platter on a warming tray or the pan in the chafer. This will keep the tartlets warm and help them from getting soggy on the bottom.

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 33
Sugar: 0.5 g
Sodium: 40 mg
Fat: 1.8 g
Trans Fat:
Carbohydrates: 2.6 g
Protein: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 4.7 mg