Description
These Blueberry Brie Jalapeño Poppers combine spicy jalapeños, creamy melted brie, sweet blueberry preserves, and a touch of honey. Baked until warm and gooey, they make an easy, colorful appetizer for holidays, game days, and casual gatherings.
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 for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and white membranes. Leave a few seeds inside for extra heat, if desired.
- Arrange the jalapeño halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place a small cube of brie inside each jalapeño cavity.
- Spoon a small amount of blueberry preserves over the brie. When using fresh blueberries, add two or three berries to each pepper half.
- Drizzle the filled jalapeños lightly with honey.
- Sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans, lemon zest, and a pinch of sea salt, if using.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the jalapeños are slightly tender and the brie is melted.
- Let the poppers rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Wear food-safe gloves while handling jalapeños and avoid touching your eyes or face.
- Remove all seeds and membranes for milder poppers. Leave a few behind for more heat.
- Cut the brie while it is cold so it is easier to cube.
- Do not overfill the peppers because the cheese will spread as it melts.
- Mini sweet peppers can replace jalapeños for a mild, family-friendly version.
- Assemble the poppers up to four hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Nutrition values are estimates and will vary based on the brands and exact amounts used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg