Crispy little wontons filled with sweet apricots and warm brie are ready in minutes and perfect for your next get-together. 
I feel the need to start this post with an apology to my readers. I’ve been concerned that, over the past few weeks, I’ve let them down as I had to step away from the keyboard and social media for a bit. I needed to unplug and give myself some much needed rest and reflection.
I had easy holiday recipes I wanted to share perfect for unannounced guests, entertaining with family, or ringing in the New Year with friends.
But grief is a sneaky little bastard.
This was my first Christmas without my mom, the very person that always made this holiday come alive.
I was sure that Christmas day was going to be the most difficult day. Instead, the anticipation leading up to this holiday was actually the worst for me. The first sign of Santas and stockings being plucked from my basement, the loud festive music, her handwritten recipe cards, and thinking about how 2019 would be the first calendar year without her was daunting and brutal. I wondered how in the world I was going to get through the holiday without falling apart.
And so, amongst the shopping, decorating, wrapping, cooking, and even hosting a get-together, grief kicked me in the ass and what I put aside was this fulfilling little online world I named after her, Olive Jude.
So now that the holiday rush is over and that ugly wave of grief has subsided, I’d like to share this easy appetizer with you. Â It’s always a good thing to have little bites like this on hand any time of year. They are perfect for get-togethers like book club, impromptu happy hours with friends, and even a Super Bowl party.
Warm brie and fruit is an ever-reliable combination, but when layered and served in crispy wonton cups and topped with my favorite balsamic vinegar, it becomes a crowd-pleasing little appetizer that takes just 15 minutes to make.
This is a recipe made with simple, ready-to-go ingredients that come together to make an impressive tasting treat. It reminds me of my mom’s belief to make the ordinary extraordinary.
What simple appetizer do you love sharing with friends?
For another simple appetizer using wonton wrappers, try my Mini Black Bean Wonton Quesadillas. 
Crispy little wontons filled with sweet apricots and warm brie are ready in minutes and perfect for your next get-together.
- wonton wrappers
- dried apricots
- brie log sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
- red onion thinly sliced and cut into 1 inch pieces
- sweet balsamic vinegar or glaze
- fresh sprigs of thyme
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Carefully press a wonton wrapper in the bottom of each cup.
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Place a dried apricot on the bottom.
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Top it with a slice of brie and 2 pieces of onion.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes until the wonton edges are golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute.
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Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar. Top with a small sprig of thyme. Enjoy while hot.
I’m always on the lookout for fun one bite appetizers. These brie bites are beautiful and look delicious
Thanks! These are always a hit!
how delicious. i love anything with brie. i need to give them a try
I don’t know what I’d do without brie!
Oooo I love Brie and I’m always looking for good recipes. I love how simple these are in the muffin tins!
Just stacking and baking! So simple and so full of flavor! Hope you love it!
What a delicious and classy looking appetiser! One to try for sure 🙂
I’m so happy you like it, Alexandra!
I love using wonton wrappers for easy entertaining food ideas. The recipes are ever so easy to prepare, yet look so impressive!
I’m with you! These wrappers are so great.
I love these wrappers, especially the crunch!
I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what that must have been like. Your recipe looks awesome, I knew I would love it as soon as I saw brie and apricot!
Thank you, Hailey. I’m holding on to every memory very tight.
I always use wonton wrappers to make dumplings and egg rolls. I’ve never thought to make something savory/sweet like this. Yum! I love how fancy they look, too! They would be perfect to serve at a wedding luncheon.
Thanks! They do look fancy and impressive and guests are always shocked how incredibly easy they are to make.
I know what it is like experiencing the holidays without a loved one. So sorry to hear you had a rough time this holiday season.
This recipe looks delicious! I will have to add it to my food board to try in the future.
Thanks so much, Lauren! I hope you get to try this sometime.
So sorry for your loss! The recipe looks delicious and easy enough for an amateur like myself.
Thank you. Anyone can throw this recipe together yet, it is impressive looking and tasting.
This sounds like a yummy appetizer, such a great recipe
Thank you, Paula!
I have some apricots leftover from christmas, I’ll have to try this
Perfect! Hope it is crowd-pleasing for you at your next get-together.