These Mushroom Brie Puff Pastry Appetizers are so good, I promise they will be gone before they cool.
Puff Pastry Tips
Puff Pastry is made up of layers of dough with butter between the layers. Always look for all-butter puff pastry, which tastes much better, and can be used for both sweet and savory recipes.
Always thaw puff pastry completely before using, and try to use it as soon as it’s thawed. You don’t want it to get too warm, because the butter will melt, causing the dough to be limp and difficult to work with.
I love to have some all-butter puff pastry in the freezer. It’s so versatile, and you can wrap just about anything, both savoury and sweet in it for a perfect appetizer. Almost everyone loves warm pastries, and I always notice that those disappear first at every gathering.
About Brie
Brie is a soft cow’s milk cheese that originated in the Brie region of France. It has a creamy, buttery texture, and a bloomy white rind, which is edible. Unlike other cheeses, when brie is melted, it retains its structure. So It’s the perfect cheese for puff pastry. Brie pairs well with almost everything, and it’s a natural choice for mushrooms. For more info about Brie, check out 5 Things Everyone Should Know About Brie
Which Mushroom Varieties To Use For Puff Pastry Appetizers
There are many varieties of mushrooms. And, although you can use them all interchangeably, some varieties are particularly suited to a dish. For these mushroom brie puff pastry appetizers, I’m using cremini mushrooms. For me, the cremini is the best all-round mushroom that works for any dish. Creminis are a little more flavourful and have a firmer texture than white button mushrooms. Nonetheless, any mushroom variety will be delicious in this recipe, so use what you have.
Need More Appetizers?
Try another delicious puff pastry appetizer: Asparagus Puffs, or some delicious Cajun Crab Cakes. And you can never go wrong with a meatball appetizer, like these fabulously festive Merlot Meatball Appetizers
Mushroom Brie Puff Pastry Appetizers
Ingredients
- 1 box frozen puff pastry thawed
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 pepper
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 12 oz brie cheese sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Lightly spray a 24 piece, or 2 12 cup mini muffin tin, or use non-stick pans
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat
- Add shallot, garlic, and mushrooms and cook until softened
- Add wine, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until the wine is completely reduced
- Remove from heat
- Cut pastry into 24 squares (a pizza wheel works great for this)
- Press a square of pastry dough into each hole of the muffin tin.
- Press a slice of brie into the bottom of each square of dough
- Divide the mushroom mixture evenly with a spoon, filling each muffin hole
- Lightly brush each puff with melted butter
- Fold the corners of each pastry square up, pinch together and twist to envelop all of the filling
- Bake 20 minutes or until pastry is golden
- Transfer to a platter and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
I made these up yesterday in preparation for our NYE party tomorrow. They are in the freezer ready to be baked. The recipe says they can be baked from frozen, but for how long? Please let met know! Thanks.
Hi Karen, If it’s all butter puff pastry; put them in a preheated oven (400° for 15-20 minutes. Just keep an eye on them to make sure they get golden and crisp.
All my favorite ingredients. Love the combo. Perfect holiday appetizer. Pinned.
Hi Sei, you’ll love these! Enjoy!
Two of my fave things – mushrooms and brie! And I love how simple and elegant these are. Definitely going on my New year’s eve menu!
Hi Terri. These are perfect for New Years Eve. On my menu, too!
Your Brie Mushroom puff pastry appetizers sound so good, Colleen! I am just like you and always have several packages of all-butter puff pastry in my freezer. I am going to thaw a package in the refrigerator overnight immediately to make these. Thank you so much for the fun appetizer idea. I love everything about it! Happy holidays!
Hi Denise! All butter puff pastry is a life saver at this time of year! I think you’ll love these delicious little bites. Enjoy, and happy holidays to you!
These are the perfect Christmas party appetizers. Can’t wait to make them.
Hi Kristen! You’ll love these. Enjoy!!
A delicious bite full of flavors! Love to have all-butter puff pastry in the freezer, too. So versatile! Brie and mushroom is such a great combo, plus they are so cute and easy to eat! Dangerous, I might say 😉 !
Nicolette, dangerous is a good word for these yummy bites!
Love mushroom appetizers! Probably my favourite of all the holiday ‘bites’ there is just so much flavor you can pack in with mushrooms! The brie combo is a good one!
Me too, Markus. Mushrooms are perfect for all the holiday bites. ?
Oh I wish I had the ingredients right now, these look so delicious. I made something similar the other day and it was amazing, so I’m sure this is quite the hit too!
Definitely a hit, Sine!
These look like the perfect little appetizers with the mushrooms, melted cheese, and puffed pastry! I’m sure they’ll be a hit at holiday parties!
Cathy, these little bites are always a big hit at any party!
I love an easy 2 bit appetizer and what is better than a crispy puff encasing mushrooms and cheese? Thanks for sharing this great combo!
Candiss, yes! a puff of pastry encasing mushroom and cheese is my idea of pure yum. Thank you for agreeing, 🙂 because you will love these!
Thanks for the tips on working with puff pastry! These look so light and fluffy, and you can’t go wrong with a brie filling! These are the perfect bite sized appetizers for a holiday gathering!
You’re so welcome, Leanne. It’s such a great ingredient to have on hand for delicious bites like these. Enjoy!
Great appetizer recipe! Love the flavor combination on this yum!
Thanks Annissa. It’s that appetizer time of year, isn’t it. These are really yummy as well as simple to make.
Mushrooms and brie -what a delicious combination!
Mushrooms and Brie really are a delish combo, Amanda!
You are sooooo right that Brie pairs well with almost everything! With this flaky goodness and cremini mushroom, this will surely be a hit with my family!
These little bites are so yummy, Jeannette. Enjoy!
These have all the makings of an appetizer that gets gobbled up immediately at all parties! Just in time for upcoming holiday parties! Delish!
Hi Jillian! Yes, these do get gobbled up fast. Enjoy!
I always keep a box of puff pastry in the freezer because it’s such a versatile ingredient. I love the combo of mushrooms and brie. Great appetizer idea!
Marie, I am a recent fan of puff pastry, but I agree, it’s such a versatile ingredient. These mushroom brie appies are delicious!
My family and friends will eat these up. Everything we love in one bite.
Hi Andrea, right, everything we also love in one bite, too. Enjoy!
These would not last long at a get together for sure! We all love mushrooms and brie! Genius idea!
Thanks Tisha! These little bites are perfect for any gathering.
I know for sure that these would be devoured at my next holiday gathering! Everyone’s favourite flavours, all in one cute little bite! Pinning.
Thanks Elaine! These are perfect for any gathering and just so yummy!
Hah! So… I was looking at that first photo you, and my immediate thought was “I’d so finish eating those before they even got a chance to cool”…only to realise a moment later that you felt essentially the same way!
Great minds do think alike!
Haha, Riz, great minds really do think alike, for sure! I hope that you try these delicious bites and love them as much as we do!
Ok, so basically, you have some of my very favourite ingredients all wrapped up in one delicious bite!! Puff pastry, mushrooms and brie? Swoon! Hubby and I are hosting a family get together this weekend and these need to happen 🙂 Pinned!
Hi Dawn, swooning is a good thing! I know that you will love these little bites for your gathering. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!