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

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• 200 g brie cheese — cut into bite-sized cubes

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• 60 g flour — ½ cup

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• 1 egg — beaten

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• 100 g finely crushed pistachios — 1 cup

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• 0.5 tsp black pepper

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• oil

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• 80 g blackberries — ½ cup

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• 30 ml honey — 2 tbsp

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• chili flakes or hot sauce — 1–2 tsp

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• 1 tsp lemon juice

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• 80 g pomegranate seeds — ½ cup

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• crushed pistachios — extra

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• fresh thyme leaves

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Step by step

1. 1

   Place flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another, and crushed pistachios mixed with black pepper in a third bowl.

2. 2

   Coat each brie cube in flour, dip into egg, then roll in the pistachio mixture until fully coated.

3. 3

   Place coated brie bites on a tray and freeze for 15– 20 minutes to help them hold their shape during frying.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Fry the brie bites in batches for 1– 2 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

5. 5

   In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, honey, chili flakes, and lemon juice. Simmer for 4– 5 minutes, gently mashing the berries until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened.

6. 6

   Arrange the crispy brie bites on a serving platter. Spoon the warm blackberry hot honey over the top.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, extra pistachios, and fresh thyme leaves before serving.