Butterscotch Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites Delight Everyone!
Crispy, creamy, and luxuriously sweet Butterscotch Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites are the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 8 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small wheel of Brie cheese (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- ½ cup crushed pistachios
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil (for frying)
- For the Butterscotch Sauce:
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream or milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Toppings:
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons cherry or cranberry preserves
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix crushed pistachios, breadcrumbs, and brown sugar. Dip each brie cube into the beaten egg, then roll in the coating until evenly covered. Chill for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the brie bites on all sides until golden brown and crisp, about 1–2 minutes per side. Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over low heat, stirring until smooth. Add cream and vanilla, whisking until glossy and slightly thickened.
- Place warm brie bites on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with butterscotch sauce. Top each with a spoonful of cherry preserves and a sprinkle of crushed pistachios.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Add a pinch of sea salt over the top for the perfect sweet-salty finish.
- Best served warm while the cheese is beautifully gooey inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg