Description
Delightful bite-sized brie cheese trees with earthy mushrooms and fresh herbs, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole Brie cheese
- 200g Fresh mushrooms (shiitake or cremini)
- 2 tbsp Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- 1 sheet Puff pastry
- 1 Egg (for wash)
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the mushrooms by cleaning and chopping them, then sauté in a skillet with olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut out star shapes for the trees.
- Assemble the trees with layers of brie and sautéed mushrooms between puff pastry pieces.
- Brush with an egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm, garnished with herbs.
Notes
Ensure that mushrooms are sautéed in batches to achieve optimal flavor. Let trees rest before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: holiday appetizer, mini brie trees, festive recipes, vegetarian appetizers, easy holiday recipes