Baked Brie Bites with Figs and Prosciutto
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Baked Brie Bites with Figs and Prosciutto
Description
This recipe begins by removing the rind from Brie and cutting it into small cubes that fit phyllo shells. The shells are lined on a baking sheet and filled with fig jam, followed by a Brie cube, then topped with thin ribbons of prosciutto. Baking at 350°F melts the cheese and crisps the prosciutto ribbons to add texture and flavor contrast.
Fresh figs are sliced into small pieces and placed atop the baked bites just before serving, adding a juicy, sweet dimension that complements the savory and creamy components. Ready-made phyllo shells simplify assembly and baking.
The bites serve as a refined appetizer suitable for entertaining, combining flavors and textures from creamy cheese, smoky prosciutto, sweet jam, and fresh fruit. Using fresh figs is preferred when in season, with dried figs as a substitute after soaking and drying.
Assemble fully prepared bites up to one day in advance and store covered in the refrigerator before baking to save time for serving. These treats are best served warm.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Brie cheese
- 2 ounces prosciutto di Parma
- 24 phyllo shells , defrosted
- 4 tablespoons fig jam , divided
- 3 large figs fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with rack in middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Cut rind from Brie and discard. Cut Brie into 24, 3/4-inch cubes. Stack prosciutto slices, roll, and slice into 1/4-inch thick ribbons.
- Place phyllo shells on prepared baking sheet. Fill each shell with 1/2 teaspoon fig jam, spreading gently. Add one Brie cube to each shell and top with a few pieces of cut prosciutto.
- Bake 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and prosciutto is crisp.
- While the shells are baking, cut each fig into 8 pieces (cut fig in half, and then cut each half in half lengthwise and crosswise, creating 4 pieces per half).
- Remove phyllo cups from the oven and top with a piece of fresh fig. Serve warm.
Notes
- Ready-to-fill phyllo shells can be found in most grocery freezer sections near pie crusts and puff pastry.
- If fresh figs are unavailable, substitute with dried figs soaked in boiling water, then drained and cut.
- Assemble Brie Bites fully ahead and refrigerate covered for up to one day before baking and serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24baked Brie bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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