Ultimate Blueberry Brie Jalapeño Poppers
Delightful bites featuring a whimsical blend of sweet blueberries and creamy brie wrapped in spicy jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 medium jalapeño peppers (halved lengthwise and seeded)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt (1g)
- 8 oz brie cheese (225g, rind removed and diced small)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (150g, divided into 3/4 cup and 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (15ml)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (1g, scattered for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper flakes (1g, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Jalapeños: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise, removing seeds as desired.
- Drizzle with Olive Oil: Arrange jalapeños on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Create the Blueberry Mixture: In a bowl, combine diced brie, 3/4 cup blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Stuff the Jalapeños: Fill each jalapeño half with the blueberry-brie mixture, packing them generously.
- Bake to Perfection: Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and jalapeños are tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Cool slightly, and top with thyme leaves and black pepper flakes before enjoying.
Notes
Serve with Sauvignon Blanc or iced tea, and enjoy within 3 days if leftovers are stored properly. Feel free to substitute brie with goat cheese or cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg