Christmas Appetizers: Truffled Brie & Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites and Chestnut Hummus by @louloukitchen_

32 min

4 servings

🥐

1

Puff pastry

🥚

1

Egg yolk

🌱

Sesame seeds

🧀

Brie

🫐

Cranberries

🍬

Sugar

💧

Water

🫘

1 can

Chickpeas

🥜

Chestnuts

🌱

2 tbsp

Tahini

🍋

Lemon juice

🧄

1 tsp

Garlic

🫙

1 tsp

Cumin

🧊

3

Ice cubes

🫒

Olive oil

🍇

Pomegranate

🌿

Coriander

  1. Cut
    • Puff pastry

    Cut rounds out of the puff pastry using a glass.

  2. Sprinkle
    • Puff pastry
    • Egg yolk
    • Sesame seeds

    Brush the rounds with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

  3. Cut
    • Brie
    • Puff pastry

    Cut the brie into pieces and place them on the pastry rounds.

  4. Cook
    • Cranberries
    • Sugar
    • Water

    Cook the cranberries with a little sugar and a bottom of water until melted, almost jam-like.

  5. Put
    • Cranberries
    • Brie

    Put the melted cranberries on top of the brie.

  6. Bake
    • Puff pastry
    • Brie
    • Cranberries

    Bake in the oven for 12 minutes at 180 degrees.

  7. Mix
    • Chickpeas
    • Chestnuts
    • Tahini

    Mix the chickpeas, chestnuts, tahini, garlic, cumin and lemon juice together.

  8. Add
    • Ice cubes
    • Water

    Add the ice cubes and blend to smooth the hummus, adding a little water if it is too rough.

  9. Pan-fry
    • Chickpeas
    • Chestnuts
    • Olive oil

    Pan-fry small chickpeas and chestnuts with a drizzle of olive oil for the garnish.

  10. Garnish
    • Pomegranate
    • Coriander

    Garnish the hummus with pomegranate and coriander.

Christmas Appetizers: Truffled Brie & Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites and Chestnut Hummus by @louloukitchen_

32 min

4 servings

🥐

1

Puff pastry

🥚

1

Egg yolk

🌱

Sesame seeds

🧀

Brie

🫐

Cranberries

🍬

Sugar

💧

Water

🫘

1 can

Chickpeas

🥜

Chestnuts

🌱

2 tbsp

Tahini

🍋

Lemon juice

🧄

1 tsp

Garlic

🫙

1 tsp

Cumin

🧊

3

Ice cubes

🫒

Olive oil

🍇

Pomegranate

🌿

Coriander

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Cut rounds out of the puff pastry using a glass.

    🥐Puff pastry
    🥛Glass

  2. Step 2/10

    Brush the rounds with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    🥐Puff pastry
    🥚Egg yolk
    🌱Sesame seeds
    🖌️Brush

  3. Step 3/10

    Cut the brie into pieces and place them on the pastry rounds.

    🧀Brie
    🥐Puff pastry
    🔪Knife

  4. Step 4/10

    Cook the cranberries with a little sugar and a bottom of water until melted, almost jam-like.

    🫐Cranberries
    🍬Sugar
    💧Water
    🍲Saucepan

  5. Step 5/10

    Put the melted cranberries on top of the brie.

    🫐Cranberries
    🧀Brie

  6. Step 6/10

    Bake in the oven for 12 minutes at 180 degrees.

    🥐Puff pastry
    🧀Brie
    🫐Cranberries
    🍳Baking tray

  7. Step 7/10

    Mix the chickpeas, chestnuts, tahini, garlic, cumin and lemon juice together.

    🫘Chickpeas
    🥜Chestnuts
    🌱Tahini
    🧄Garlic
    🫙Cumin
    🍋Lemon juice

  8. Step 8/10

    Add the ice cubes and blend to smooth the hummus, adding a little water if it is too rough.

    🧊Ice cubes
    💧Water

  9. Step 9/10

    Pan-fry small chickpeas and chestnuts with a drizzle of olive oil for the garnish.

    🫘Chickpeas
    🥜Chestnuts
    🫒Olive oil
    🍳Frying pan

  10. Step 10/10

    Garnish the hummus with pomegranate and coriander.

    🍇Pomegranate
    🌿Coriander

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Eggs, Seeds, Dairy, Fruits, Sweeteners, Liquids, Legumes, Nuts, Condiments, Vegetables, Spices, Oils, Herbs

Ingredients

Puff pastry, Egg yolk, Sesame seeds, Brie, Cranberries, Sugar, Water, Chickpeas, Chestnuts, Tahini, Lemon juice, Garlic, Cumin, Ice cubes, Olive oil, Pomegranate, Coriander

Notes

Puff pastry (sheet, for cutting rounds), Sesame seeds (a little, sprinkled on top), Brie (a piece, truffled or plain both work), Cranberries (a few, fresh), Sugar (a little, for cooking the cranberries), Water (a bottom of water, for cooking the cranberries), Chickpeas (drained, juice discarded), Chestnuts (a few, jarred), Lemon juice (a little), Olive oil (a drizzle, for pan-frying the garnish), Pomegranate (for garnish), Coriander (for garnish)

Allergens

Gluten, Eggs, Sesame, Milk, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Vegetarian

Calories

220 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 20g, Fat: 13g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 280mg, Calcium: 70mg, Iron: 1.1mg, Potassium: 180mg, Magnesium: 20mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 90mcg, Vitamin C: 3mg, Vitamin K: 4mcg, Folate: 25mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

Overall

32 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Glass, Brush, Knife, Saucepan, Baking tray, Frying pan

Appliances

Oven, Blender

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Starter, Appetizer, Dip

Occasions

Christmas, Christmas Eve aperitif, Holiday Party

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@louloukitchen_

Origin

Cuisine

French

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Flaky, Creamy, Melted, Smooth

Flavors

Savory, Earthy, Tangy, Sweet-tart, Garlicky

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

Puff pastry bites : 2 days (store in an airtight container in the fridge,reheat in the oven to restore crispness before serving), Chestnut hummus : 3-4 days (store in an airtight container in the fridge,drizzle with olive oil to prevent drying out)