Baked Brie with Hot Honey & Candied Pistachios – The Ultimate Party Appetizer

May 9, 2025

When you're hosting a gathering, you want something that looks impressive, tastes incredible, and is secretly easy to make. This baked brie with hot honey and candied pistachios checks every box.

Perfect for wine nights, dinner parties, or festive holidays, it melts beautifully inside a golden puff pastry shell, with a topping that’s sweet, spicy, and crunchy all in one bite. It’s a simple recipe that feels gourmet—and your guests will be asking for the recipe.

✨ Why You'll Love This Recipe

Elegant yet simple: Ready in under 30 minutes with just a few ingredients.
Flavor packed: Creamy brie, spicy hot honey, and nutty pistachios make every bite a flavor bomb.
Perfect for hosting: It’s warm, indulgent, and beautiful as a centerpiece on your appetizer table.

📋 Ingredients

1 wheel of brie cheese (about 8 oz)
1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
2 tbsp hot honey (or regular honey + red pepper flakes)
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

🔥 How to Make It

1. Candy the Pistachios
In a small pan over medium heat, stir together chopped pistachios, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until sugar melts and coats the nuts. Set aside to cool.

2. Prep the Brie
Roll out puff pastry on a clean surface. Place the brie in the center. Drizzle with hot honey and top with most of the candied pistachios (save a few for garnish).

3. Wrap and Bake
Fold the pastry over the brie and seal. Brush with egg wash. Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.

4. Serve
Cut in half just before serving so the melted brie flows. Garnish with reserved pistachios and a final drizzle of hot honey.