Description
Elegant, bite-sized appetizers featuring creamy brie cheese coated in crunchy pistachios and drizzled with a sweet-tart raspberry honey glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 (8 oz) wheel of brie cheese, chilled
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cut the chilled brie into 1-inch cubes, ensuring the rind is intact on each piece.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and chopped pistachios in a third. Season the pistachios lightly with salt.
- Dredge each brie cube in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly in the pistachios, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the coated brie cubes in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberry preserves, honey, water, and lemon juice. Heat over low heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Arrange the fried brie bites on a serving platter and drizzle with the warm raspberry honey glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.