
Yields:
24
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Store-bought crescent dough is what appetizer dreams are made of, which is why we reach for a can for almost every occasion and during every season. Come spring, these lemon-blueberry brie bites finally get their chance to shine. I mean, come on—bite-sized, blueberry, and brie is pretty much a perfect combination for a spring appetizer. With golden brown pastry (thank you, crescent dough!), gooey cheese, jammy blueberries, and crunchy almonds, these bites are perfect for an impromptu gathering or dinner party.
For the fruit filling, we use a simple, no-cook blueberry compote. Tossing halved blueberries with a little sugar helps draw out the fruit’s juices and fresh lemon zest adds bright citrus flavor. Halved raspberries or blackberries are a great option if blueberries aren’t available (and if it’s fall, cranberry sauce and brie are everything).
Before serving, garnish the bites with fresh lemon zest and a drizzle of honey for an easy, elegant finish.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp.
granulated sugar
- 2 tsp.
finely grated lemon zest, plus more for serving
- 1 cup
fresh blueberries, halved
Cooking spray
All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1
(8-oz.) tube crescent dough
- 8 oz.
brie
- 1/3 cup
roasted salted almonds, finely chopped
Honey, for serving
Directions
- Step 1In a small bowl, using your fingertips, rub sugar and lemon zest together until sugar is fragrant. Add blueberries and toss to coat. Let sit, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
- Step 2Meanwhile, arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 375°. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, roll out crescent dough to a 12" x 8" square and pinch together seams. Cut into a 6" x 4" grid for a total of 24 squares. Place squares into prepared cups, pressing dough into bottom and up sides of cups.
- Step 3Cut brie into small pieces and place inside each cup. Spoon blueberries and any accumulated juices over brie. Top with almonds.
- Step 4Bake brie bites until dough is golden brown, about 14 minutes.
- Step 5Finely grate more lemon zest over bites. Drizzle with honey. Serve warm.
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