Description
Delicious Blueberry Brie Jalapeño Poppers combining sweet and savory flavors for a perfect appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 to 12 jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 6 to 8 ounces brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/3 cup blueberry preserves or fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Fresh thyme or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds, leaving a few seeds for extra heat if desired.
- Arrange jalapeño halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet and place a cube of brie in each cavity.
- Spoon a small amount of blueberry preserves or a few fresh blueberries over each brie-filled jalapeño.
- Drizzle lightly with honey. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, lemon zest, and a pinch of sea salt if desired.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the jalapeños are slightly softened and the brie is melted.
- Garnish with chopped fresh thyme or parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by leaving some seeds in the jalapeños.
- For a creamier texture, use more brie cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg