Baked Brie wrapped in phyllo is a perennial party favorite because of the perfect combination of gooey-good baked cheese and crisp, buttery pastry. We’ve taken it modern and mini, baking the Brie in individual phyllo cups (easier than working with sheets of phyllo) and adding a compote made with toasted pecans and red grapes roasted to intensify their flavor.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 50 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 cups small red grapes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Kosher salt
- One 8-ounce wheel Brie
- Two 1.9-ounce packages mini phyllo shells (about 30)
- Coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the grapes with the oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, tossing once, until the grapes burst and are very soft, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, spread the pecans out on a second rimmed baking sheet, and bake until very golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop.
- Transfer the grapes to a small shallow bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil behind. Stir in the lemon juice and zest and a pinch of salt; set aside to cool completely, then stir in the toasted pecans. (The compote can be made up to a day ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
- Cut off just the very edges of the Brie wheel to make a rough square (it is OK if some rind remains at the corners), then cut into 30 cubes. Put a cube in each phyllo cup, and put the cups on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Top each cup with some of the compote, and garnish with a dusting of pepper. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 452 |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 28 mg |
| Sodium | 662 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 452 |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 28 mg |
| Sodium | 662 mg |
Reviews
I had these at a baby shower and I asked for the recipe and I plan to make them this weekend as an appetizer. I thought the combination of flavors was divine!
I liked the idea but the flavors just aren’t great together. I would not make this again.
I was really excited to make this appetizer. BIG LET DOWN. The combination of flavors– are just “okay”. Also baking the brie made my whole house stink like feet. Not a good aroma for Christmas day!