Blackberry Hot Honey Brie Bites with Crispy Pistachio Crust & Pomegranate Crunch

Name: Blackberry Hot Honey Brie Bites with Crispy Pistachio Crust & Pomegranate Crunch
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 200 g brie cheese (cut into bite-sized cubes); 60 g flour (½ cup); 1 egg (beaten); 100 g finely crushed pistachios (1 cup); 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0 for frying oil; 80 g blackberries (½ cup); 30 ml honey (2 tbsp); 0 chili flakes or hot sauce (1–2 tsp); 1 tsp lemon juice; 80 g pomegranate seeds (½ cup); 0 for garnish crushed pistachios (extra); 0 for garnish fresh thyme leaves

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Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: brie cheese → try vegan cheese
Not gluten-free: flour → try gluten-free plain flour
Not dairy-free: brie cheese → try vegan cheese
Not egg-free: egg → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
Not nut-free: finely crushed pistachios → try toasted sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds for crunch)
Not low-FODMAP: flour → try gluten-free plain flour
Not low-histamine: brie cheese
Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: flour → try wholemeal flour
Not kidney-friendly: brie cheese

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

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About this recipe

Crispy-coated brie cubes rolled in pistachios and black pepper, fried until golden and served with blackberry hot honey and pomegranate seeds, ideal as a party nibble or indulgent starter.

Prep

20m

Cook

10m

Rest

20m

Serves

Rating

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Total time · 30m

Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

200 g brie cheese — cut into bite-sized cubes
60 g flour — ½ cup
1 egg — beaten
100 g finely crushed pistachios — 1 cup
0.5 tsp black pepper
oil
80 g blackberries — ½ cup
30 ml honey — 2 tbsp
chili flakes or hot sauce — 1–2 tsp
1 tsp lemon juice
80 g pomegranate seeds — ½ cup
crushed pistachios — extra
fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

Step by step

1
Place flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another, and crushed pistachios mixed with black pepper in a third bowl.
2
Coat each brie cube in flour, dip into egg, then roll in the pistachio mixture until fully coated.
3
Place coated brie bites on a tray and freeze for 15– to help them hold their shape during frying.
4
Heat oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Fry the brie bites in batches for 1– until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
5
In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, honey, chili flakes, and lemon juice. Simmer for 4–, gently mashing the berries until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened.
6
Arrange the crispy brie bites on a serving platter. Spoon the warm blackberry hot honey over the top.
7
Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, extra pistachios, and fresh thyme leaves before serving.

Per serving

serves 4

Calories

352kcal

Protein

10.5g

Carbs

27.4g

Fat

23g

Fibre

3.2g

Sugar

9.5g

Sodium

386mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

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