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Tis the season…for Brie!!
And appetizers, and other buttery, delicious, flaky things!
But I mean, let’s be REAL. Do these bites not look, um, delicious!?!? Do you see all the brie?! And the honey caramelized pears? And the crispy prosciutto!! I am just slightly excited over here. This may just be one of my best holiday appetizers yet. The combo of phyllo dough, crispy prosciutto, baked brie, caramelized pears and walnut oat crumble is kind of out of this world!
But wait. You are probably wondering how I fit all that into these cute little hand bites. Ahhhh, simple answer?? I STUFFED it all in real tight and then doubled up on the brie, cause I mean, why not??
Tis the season, right?
Totally.
It really is “Tis the Season” though. I cannot believe it is the 18th of NOVEMBER. I am not going to go into the same old “how did that happen speech” because I feel like I have said it a million times, but WHOA.
FYI, I may or may not already have my TWO Christmas trees all pick out and ready to be chopped down. Ehhhh! 🙂
Okay, I feel like I need to explain that just a bit. Where I live (in the middle of the freezing cold mountains where it feels like Whoville nine months out of the year) you can go to the nearby ranger station and buy Christmas Tree cutting permits for $10. It’s beyond cheap and beyond awesome, because for as long as I can remember my family has always gone and cut down a fresh Christmas tree. I don’t think I could ever have an artificial one. I actually like the prickly pine needles and I LOVE the smell…nothing beats the smell of a fresh pine tree at Christmas time.
Nothing.
Normally there are only certain areas within the county where you can cut trees. A lot of years its slim pickins. But hey, it’s cool, a Charlie Brown tree totally fits in with a Gerard Family Christmas. Which, ahh, I hear could be very large this year. Yay for Caitlin coming! Yes, Malachi’s girlfriend is coming…I guess she’s decided to brave a Christmas with our crazy clan. Possibly a very dramatic Christmas too…ahhh….oh boy. Prepare for lots of holiday stories.
It’s gonna be a crazy one this year.
But back to my tree, this year the county is letting you cut ANYWHERE… YESSSSS! This means I call up good old dad, send him up the hiking trail in the back yard and have him chop down my two favorite little Charlie Brown trees. I am beyond PUMPED!
Clearly.
Time to get serious though.
These Crispy Prosciutto Baked Brie Bites are EVERYTHING. Not gonna lie, they were dinner (on multiple nights)… not gonna lie, it was awesome!
The cups are made of phyllo dough and prosciutto that then get crisped in the oven to perfection. Once the cups are crisped, you stuff them with a wedge of brie, some pears that get caramelized in honey (you do this while the cups are baking in the oven) and then top it all off with a buttery walnut-oat crumble…Tis the Season!
If that does not sound like perfection then man, I don’t know if we’re going to be able to chat on a daily basis like this anymore.
Just kidding, but really, I will think you are slightly odd if you are not into these. Of course if you are a vegetarian, you can omit the prosciutto, then you’ll have ZERO excuses not to make these.
Bottom line: you must make these this holiday season. Maybe even tonight for dinner…because it’s always good to test out your recipes BEFORE the big day… perfect excuse to eat cheese and pastry for dinner.
DONE and DONE.
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ALSO, I’m declaring appetizers to be the best. I need more in my life. Especially these bites. Just sayin.
Thank you for sharing this recipe. They look yummy and presentable for christmas lunch. Can I prepare them the day before and do the final step on the day before serving them?
Hey Tania,
Totally, that will work well for you! Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope this recipe turns out well for you! xx
Took these to our supper club. My first time working with phyllo…these are delicious, worth the effort, interesting blend of flavors and look amazing.
Will definately make them again!
Hey Stephanie,
Happy Sunday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for trying it out!! xTieghan
Just made these this morning. They are amazing! Each bite just packed with flavour (Canadian spelling :). This was a trial run. I will happily be adding them to our Christmas appetizer menu. Home run on this one! PS. In step 6 adding the 3 TBSP of butter is missing.
Hey Sherry,
Happy Sunday! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! xTieghan
Hi, can you tell me if you use the “Mini” muffin cups or full size muffin cups?
Hey Lydia,
For this recipe, I used the full size muffin cups. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
did you mean a 20 oz wheel of brie…I never hear of a 2 oz wheel?
Hey Paula,
You will want to use a 8-12 ounce wheel of brie. I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Would love to try the crispy prosciutto baked Brie with pears bites , my grandson is allergic to nuts ,
Can I make them without walnuts ?
HI! Yes you can make these without the nuts. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! xTieghan
Oh my goodness, incredible — there’s Christmas day nibbles sorted! I normally ‘default’ to baked brie or camembert but I’m going to branch out and try this 🙂 Xx
YEAH!! Hope you love these! Thank you!
Oh my goodness, incredible — there’s Christmas day nibbles sorted! I normally ‘default’ to baked brie or camembert but I
Absolutely beautiful. I want to eat this for an entire meal, not just an appetizer. 🙂
Thanks Brenda! Have a great weekend!
These. Are. Gorgeous.
Seriously.
And you’re hilarious. Also, total points for the tree plan.
hehe! Thank you so much, Lyndsey!! 🙂
Baked brie is the absolute best and these bites are perfection! 🙂
Thanks Laura! I agree!
Fist pumps for Whoville!
YES. 🙂
god these look SO gorgeous T!!!!! I know you’re vining with T-Day on these but I’m SO feeling X-mas or NYE with them, those pom pearls just automatically have me thinking December, and I’m into it 🙂 x
Trust me, I am feeling these for Christmas!! haha! I am all christmas at the moment. THANKS! 🙂
OH those pears … gorgeous and delicious! I love how jam-packed these are with flavor!
Thanks Lauren! Hope you are having a great week!
I LOVE that you guys do real trees! For years my family did too and there is just something so CHRISTMAS about getting all bundled up, going to cut down a tree and then having that unbeatable pine scent in the house. I miss that! These little bites look SO delicious. I kind forget about brie sometimes, which is so sad because it is amazing! Maybe I’ll have to make these to be reminded of that 🙂
It truly is the best!! Thanks so much Chelsea! Hope you are having a great week! 🙂