Fluffy pancake brie bites (Printable Version)

Sweet-savory fluffy bites combining soft pancake batter and creamy brie cubes, ideal for brunch and entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Filling

10 - 8 ounces brie cheese, cut into 24 small cubes (approx. 3/4 inch each)

→ For Baking

11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for greasing)

→ Optional Topping

12 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
13 - 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin tin with melted butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup.
06 - Place one brie cube in the center of each cup, then cover with another spoonful of batter to enclose the cheese.
07 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted beside the brie comes out clean.
08 - Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully run a knife around each bite to remove from the tin.
09 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They look fancier than they actually are, which never gets old when someone takes that first bite and their eyes light up.
  • The contrast between the fluffy pancake exterior and creamy brie center is genuinely addictive, especially when they're still warm.
  • You can prep and bake them in under 40 minutes, making last-minute entertaining feel completely manageable.
02 -
  • The batter will be slightly thicker than regular pancake batter, which is exactly what you want—it needs to hold those cheese cubes in place without spreading thin.
  • Cutting your brie into uniform cubes matters more than you'd think, because irregular pieces either fall out or create pockets of excess melted cheese that can make the bottom soggy.
  • The bites continue cooking slightly after you remove them from the oven, so don't wait for the toothpick to come out completely dry or they'll be overdone.
03 -
  • Slightly cooling the melted butter before mixing prevents it from cooking the eggs and keeps your batter smooth rather than curdled-looking.
  • Investing in a quality mini muffin tin with good non-stick coating saves you from heartbreak and turns even careful handling into guaranteed success.
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