Honeyed Brie-Blackberry Puff Pastry Swirls
These Honeyed Brie-Blackberry Puff Pastry Swirls are an elegant yet easy appetizer featuring buttery puff pastry, creamy Brie cheese, sweet blackberries, and a drizzle of honey with a hint of rosemary. Perfect for holiday parties, brunch, or wine night, these swirls bake up golden, flaky, and full of sweet-savory flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 swirls
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Party Food
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz Brie cheese, sliced or cubed (rind optional)
- ⅓ cup fresh blackberries
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: fig or raspberry jam, chopped pecans or walnuts, crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to smooth creases.
- Evenly distribute Brie over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Scatter blackberries on top of the Brie.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with rosemary.
- Roll the puff pastry into a tight log. Slice into 1-inch thick swirls.
- Place slices cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh blackberries for best texture. If using frozen, thaw and pat dry.
- Add a touch of fig or raspberry jam for added sweetness.
- Sprinkle with crushed nuts or red pepper flakes for variation.
- Brie rind is edible but can be trimmed if preferred.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent soggy pastry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 swirl
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
