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Festive brie Christmas trees appetizers, topped with dried fruits and nuts, arranged on a slate board.

Mini Brie Christmas Trees

Author: Julia
Mini brie Christmas trees make a fun and festive appetizer. Easy and quick to prepare, they’re perfect for holiday parties or any family gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 16 mini trees
Calories 52 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • mini round brie (4.40 ounces/125 grams, see note 1)
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries (30 grams)
  • 4 dried apricots
  • ¼ cup shelled pistachios (25 grams)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (loosely packed, 5 grams, see note 2)
  • black pepper (freshly cracked to taste)
  • honey (a drizzle or to taste, see note 3)

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop dried cranberries, dried apricots, pistachios and fresh cilantro. Set aside.
  • Cut the brie in half horizontally. Then, cut each half into quarters and each quarter in half to get 16 pieces.
  • Stick a toothpick into each wedge. Take the wedge by the toothpick and dip it in the chopped mixture. Repeat with the rest of the brie wedges.
  • Transfer in an airtight container or serving plate and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
  • When ready to serve, season with freshly cracked black pepper and drizzle with honey.

Notes

  1. The regular size brie (about 8 ounces/240 grams) will work as well. It is possible to use camembert instead of brie. However, keep in mind it is a stronger/sharper cheese that might not be to everyone’s liking.
  2. Fresh cilantro (coriander) can be substituted with fresh parsley.
  3. Tip: Drizzle with hot honey for the extra kick!
  4. Use toothpicks for the mini brie. For the larger brie (8 ounces/240 grams) version it is better to use cocktail sticks or wooden skewers/sticks that are slightly stronger.
  5. Make ahead: You can prepare these the night before serving. They will change their texture from being extremely soft to firm-ish. The longer they sit in the fridge, the firmer they become. Store in an airtight container to avoid drying out!

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcal (3%)Carbohydrates: 5g (2%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mg (3%)Sodium: 50mg (2%)Potassium: 58mg (2%)Fiber: 0.5g (2%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 140IU (3%)Vitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 18mg (2%)Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
Keyword Christmas appetizers, Christmas cheese trees, festive brie bites
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