Description
These Pumpkin Spice Hot Honey Brie Bites are a delightful autumn-inspired appetizer combining flaky puff pastry, creamy brie, spiced pumpkin, and a kick of hot honey. Perfectly bite-sized and topped with toasted pecans and fresh thyme, they offer a warm, spicy-sweet flavor that’s ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- Cooking spray
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Pumpkin Spice Mixture
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 Tbsp. heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp. store-bought or homemade hot honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Fillings & Toppings
- 6 oz. Brie, cut into 24 (1/2″) cubes
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped roasted salted pecans
- 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Shape puff pastry: Cut the thawed puff pastry sheet into 2 to 3-inch rounds and gently press each round into the cups of the prepared mini muffin tin, forming pastry shells.
- Mix pumpkin spice filling: In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, hot honey, kosher salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the bites: Place one cube of Brie cheese in the center of each puff pastry shell. Then, spoon a small amount of the pumpkin spice mixture over the Brie cube evenly.
- Add pecans and bake: Sprinkle the finely chopped roasted salted pecans atop each filled pastry cup. Bake the bites in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, remove the bites from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh chopped thyme. Drizzle additional hot honey over the top for an extra touch of sweet heat before serving warm.
Notes
- Use refrigerated or thawed puff pastry for easy handling and best texture.
- For a milder heat, adjust the amount of hot honey or substitute with regular honey.
- These bites are best served warm right out of the oven to enjoy the melted Brie and flaky pastry.
- Make ahead by prepping the cups, fillings, and assembling; refrigerate and bake just before serving.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
