🫐🧀🌶 Blueberry Brie Jalapeño Poppers
Sweet, Creamy & Spicy Mediterranean-Inspired Bites
✨ Description
These blueberry brie jalapeño poppers are the perfect balance of flavors: juicy blueberries, rich creamy brie, and a gentle spicy kick from fresh jalapeños. Baked (not fried!) and finished with a drizzle of honey, they’re elegant enough for entertaining but easy enough for everyday snacking.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 Poppers)
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5–6 fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise & deseeded
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120 g (4 oz) brie cheese, cut into small pieces
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½ cup fresh blueberries
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & black pepper (pinch)
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Optional topping:
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1–2 tbsp honey or blueberry chia jam
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Chopped walnuts or pistachios
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Fresh thyme or rosemary
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👩🍳 Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment.
🔹 Step 2: Fill
Arrange jalapeños cut-side up. Fill each half with a small piece of brie and 2–3 blueberries.
🔹 Step 3: Bake
Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Bake 12–15 minutes, until brie is melted and jalapeños are tender.
🔹 Step 4: Finish
Remove from oven. Drizzle with honey or blueberry jam and sprinkle with nuts or herbs if using.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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As an appetizer or party bite
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With a Mediterranean cheese board
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Alongside grilled chicken or fish
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As a sweet-spicy snack with yogurt dip
❓ Q & A
Q: Are these very spicy?
No — removing the seeds keeps them mild. Leave some seeds for extra heat.
Q: Can I make them ahead?
Yes! Assemble ahead and bake just before serving.
Q: Can I air-fry them?
Absolutely — air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 8–10 minutes.
Q: Can I swap brie?
Yes — camembert or goat cheese works beautifully.
Q: Are they Mediterranean-friendly?
Yes! Olive oil, fresh fruit, nuts, and herbs fit perfectly.
🧠 Nutrition Highlights (per popper, approx.)
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Antioxidants from blueberries
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Healthy fats from olive oil & cheese
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No frying, no processed coating
