Description
Delicious bite-sized appetizers featuring creamy brie coated in crunchy pistachios and drizzled with a sweet-tart raspberry honey glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 wheel of Brie cheese (about 8 oz), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios (for garnish)
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberry preserves, honey, and balsamic vinegar. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Set up breading station: place flour in one shallow bowl, beaten egg in another, and mix panko breadcrumbs with finely chopped pistachios in a third bowl.
- Season the Brie pieces lightly with salt. Dredge each piece first in flour, then in egg, and finally in the pistachio-panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the coated Brie bites in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Let cool for 1-2 minutes.
- Arrange the fried Brie bites on a serving platter. Drizzle the raspberry honey glaze over the top. Garnish with crushed pistachios and fresh raspberries. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a milder flavor, omit the balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American