These Keto Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites with Raspberry Honey Glaze have a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors. We prepare these brie bites with finely chopped pistachios, egg, sea salt, black pepper, fresh raspberries, keto honey substitute, lemon juice, vanilla extract, brie cheese, and optional erythritol sweetener. These brie bites contain approximately 145 calories and only 3 g of net carbs. Making these brie nibbles takes about twenty-five minutes. These Keto Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites with Raspberry Honey Glaze are ideal for holiday parties, cocktail gatherings, charcuterie boards, family celebrations, special occasions, game nights, and festive entertaining. You can prepare the coated brie bites earlier and refrigerate them for almost twenty-four hours before baking or freeze them for just 2 months. You can serve these brie bites with Avocado Deviled Eggs, Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus, Garlic Butter Shrimp, Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites, or a Keto Charcuterie Board.
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STATS:
- Course: Appetizer
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Portion Size: 2 Brie Bites
- Cooking Mode: Oven
- Total Servings: 12
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 25 minutes
TOOLS:
- Knife
- Bowls
- Tray
- Baking paper
- Cutting board
- Small saucepan
- Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
INGREDIENTS:
BRIE BITES:
- 12 oz brie cheese
- 1 cup pistachios
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
RASPBERRY HONEY GLAZE:
- ½ cup raspberries
- 2 tablespoons keto honey substitute
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon erythritol powder
GARNISH:
- Pistachios
- Raspberries
- Mint leaves
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
BRIE CHEESE:
- We utilize brie cheese, as it provides a rich center and buttery flavor. As an alternative, you can use camembert, goat cheese, triple-cream brie, or cream cheese cubes.
PISTACHIOS:
- We use pistachios to give a crunchy texture and healthy fats. As a replacement, you can use pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts, almonds, or hazelnuts.
EGG:
- Egg aids the pistachio coating to stick to the brie bites and creates a uniform crust. As further option, you can use a heavy cream wash or mayonnaise.
RASPBERRIES:
- We utilize raspberries, as they provide natural sweetness and a slightly tart flavor. As an alternative, you can use blackberries, strawberries, or mixed keto berries.
KETO HONEY SUBSTITUTE:
- We use keto honey substitute to create a honey-like sweetness without including sugar. As a replacement, you can use unsweetened maple or allulose syrup.
LEMON JUICE:
- Lemon juice delivers brightness and balances the richness of the cheese and glaze. As another option, you can use lime juice or apple cider vinegar.
ERYTHRITOL:
- We utilize erythritol to boost the sweetness of these brie bites. As an alternative, you can use monk fruit sweetener, allulose, or a stevia blend.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We make twenty-four bite-sized cubes of the brie by cutting, and then freeze them for almost ten minutes.
- Stir the pepper, pistachios, and salt in a shallow dish.
- Mix the water and egg in a different dish.
- We dip all the brie cubes into the mixture of egg.
- Then coat completely with the mixture of pistachios.
- Put the coated brie bites on a covered tray.
- Bake these brie bites till they are softer and golden at 400°Fahrenheit for almost eight minutes.
- Whisk the vanilla, raspberries, lemon juice, keto honey substitute, and water in a saucepan during baking.
- Moderately cook them for almost seven minutes and mash the berries till get softer.
- Bring out these brie bites from the oven and put them on a serving platter.
- We drizzle the raspberry glaze on them and garnish with mint, pistachios, and raspberries.
- Serve these brie bites hot.
TIPS:
- Refrigerate the brie and then coat it for easy handling.
- We finely chop the pistachios for perfect coverage.
- You can air-fry for almost eight minutes at 375°Fahrenheit instead.
- Do not bake for an additional time, so the cheese will not leak.
- You may make the glaze earlier if required.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH SALADS:
- Cucumber Tomato
- Avocado Corn
- Mediterranean Chickpea
- Citrus Greens
- Crunchy Cabbage Slaw
SIDE OPTIONS:
- Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
- Sautéed Green Beans
- Grilled Zucchini Spears
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Steamed Broccoli
TACO ACCOMPANIMENTS:
- Lettuce Wraps
- Guacamole
- Fresh Pico de Gallo
- Mango Salsa
- Greek Yogurt Lime Crema
HEALTHY TOPPINGS:
- Sliced Avocado
- Fresh Cilantro
- Pickled Red Onions
- Jalapeño Slices
- Lime Wedges
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the remainings in a tight box and stock them for longer than three days.
FREEZER:
- Store these unbaked coated brie bites for just 60 days. Freeze the raspberry glaze for almost a month.
FAQs:
May we utilize frozen raspberries?
- Yes, you can use frozen raspberries, defrost them, strain them, and then use them.
Will we prepare these brie bites earlier?
- Yes, you can coat and make these brie bites twenty-four hours earlier, as they freeze for almost two months.
How could we avoid brie from leaking?
- You can refrigerate it completely, then bake it, and do not cook it for an additional time.
Which element may we utilize instead of brie?
- You can use cream cheese, camembert, or goat cheese.
Could we prepare these brie bites by air-frying them?
- Yes, you can air-fry these brie bites for almost eight minutes at 375°F.
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NUTRITIONAL FATS:
Calories: 145 kcal
Sodium: 210 mg
Net Carbs: 3 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugar: 1.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Protein: 7 g
Total Carbs: 4.5 g
Serving Size: 2 Brie Bites