Chili Crisp Honey Brie Bites (Printable Version)

Flaky puff pastry bites with creamy Brie, honey drizzle, and a spicy chili crisp kick.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz Brie cheese, rind on, cut into 24 small cubes

→ Pastry

02 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (approx. 9 x 13 inches), thawed

→ Toppings

03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 2–3 tablespoons chili crisp (store-bought or homemade)

→ Other

05 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 24 equal squares approximately 2 x 2 inches each.
03 - Place one cube of Brie cheese at the center of each pastry square, then add about 1/4 teaspoon honey and between 1/4 and 1/2 teaspoon of chili crisp on top.
04 - Lift the corners of each square toward the center over the filling, pinching to seal or leaving slightly open for a rustic appearance.
05 - Arrange the filled pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet seam side up, brush each with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 16–18 minutes until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.
07 - Allow the bites to cool for 5 minutes before serving; optionally, drizzle with additional honey.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They look impressive but honestly take less time than ordering takeout, so you can actually enjoy your guests instead of stressing in the kitchen.
  • The flavor combination is addictive because sweet, salty, spicy, and creamy all happen at once, and people can't stop at just one.
  • You can prep them hours ahead and bake when needed, which means hosting suddenly feels a lot less overwhelming.
02 -
  • Don't skip thawing the pastry properly—rushed defrosting means it tears and doesn't puff, which is like showing up to a party in yesterday's outfit.
  • Keep an eye on the oven the last few minutes because pastry can go from golden to too dark faster than you'd expect, especially if your oven runs hot.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife for cutting both the pastry and the cheese—dull blades tear pastry and smush Brie into a frustrating mess.
  • Don't skimp on the egg wash because that glossy brown finish is what makes people think you actually know how to bake.
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