The perfect last-minute holiday appetizer! These Blackberry Puff Pastry Bites are ready in about 20 minutes and bite-size making them simple for your guests to hold and enjoy.
Preheat oven to 375. While the oven is preheating roll out the puff pastry on cutting board and slice into 24 equal squares. Place each square in the cup of a cooking sprayed mini muffin tin. Once oven is preheated, bake the puff pastry for 8 minutes.
While the pastry is cooking, combine blackberries, honey, water, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir/mash the blackberries. Once boiling reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes continuing to stir. Once slightly thickened remove from heat and let cool slightly. *See Recipe Notes For Short-Cut*
After 8 minutes remove the puff pastry from the oven. Using a spoon smash down the center of each puff. Add the blackberry sauce, then a small piece of brie cheese to each one. Return to oven and cook an additional 5 minutes or until the pastry is golden
Once finished top with crushed pecans and fresh sage. Serve warm and enjoy!
*If using a frozen puff pastry make sure to properly defrost is first.*If fresh sage is not available you can also use rubbed sage. *Instead of making your own blackberry filling like suggested you can also use a store-bought blackberry jam if you wish. This will save on prep-work and time as well. *Store leftover in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.