Pancake Brie Bites Delight (Print)

Light and fluffy batter surrounds melted brie, creating delicious sweet-savory bites ideal for gatherings.

# Components:

→ 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 slightly cooled
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Filling

10 - 8 ounces brie cheese, cut into 24 small cubes (about 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease the cups of a mini muffin tin with melted butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup.
06 - Place one brie cube at the center of each cup, then cover with another spoonful of batter to enclose the cheese.
07 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted next to the brie comes out clean.
08 - Allow the bites to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and carefully remove them.
09 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and sprinkle with toasted nuts if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're the rare dish that manages to be fancy enough for guests but easy enough to make on a random Tuesday morning.
  • The contrast between warm melted brie and fluffy pancake cake hits that sweet-savory nerve that keeps you reaching for another bite.
  • You can prep the batter the night before and bake fresh just before serving, which takes the stress out of entertaining.
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter is the fastest way to turn these into dense little hockey pucks—stir until the flour just disappears and stop immediately.
  • Cold brie cubes make a real difference because they hold their shape during the initial bake instead of spreading into the pancake, which sounds good in theory but creates a less interesting texture.
  • Opening the oven door to check on them is tempting but lets heat escape right when they need it most—if you have an oven light, use it instead.
03 -
  • Room-temperature eggs and slightly cooled melted butter are small details that make the batter behave better and bake more evenly throughout.
  • Baking these just before serving means you get to enjoy that magical moment when the brie is still flowing and the pancake is still warm—leftovers reheat okay but lose something important in that window.
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