Chili Crisp Honey Brie Bites

# Ingredient List:

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

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

03 - 2 tbsp honey

04 - 2 to 3 tbsp chili crisp (store-bought or homemade)

05 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

06 - 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

01 - Preheat the 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 in the center of each pastry square. Drizzle each with about 1/4 teaspoon honey and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili crisp.

04 - Fold the corners of each square up over the filling, pinching to seal tightly, or leave slightly open for a rustic appearance.

05 - Arrange bites seam side up on the baking sheet. Brush each with beaten egg and optionally sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.

07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally drizzle with additional honey.

01 -

They're ready in under 35 minutes, which means you can pull together an impressive appetizer without the stress.
The contrast of warm melted cheese, sweet honey, and spicy chili crisp feels elegant but tastes like a happy accident.
People always ask for the recipe, even though you'll know it took maybe fifteen minutes of hands-on time.

02 -

The Brie's rind is not a mistake—it keeps the cheese from leaking out of the pastry and adds a subtle complexity that makes people wonder what you did differently.
Don't skip the egg wash; it's the difference between appetizers that look homemade and ones that look intentional.

03 -

Keep your puff pastry cold until the moment you bake; warm pastry doesn't puff as dramatically, and those airy layers are what make these feel special.
Cut all your squares at once and lay them out before you start filling; it keeps you moving and prevents pastry from drying out.