Watermelon Brie Bites
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With these watermelon brie bites, you can wow your guests with a unique brie appetizer paired with fresh, summer watermelon that no one will be able to resist. Bonus: They are perfect one bite appetizers so no utensils are needed.
Watermelon recipes are perfect for the summertime with its refreshing taste! Even though my family loves watermelon, we always seem to end up with extra. These Watermelon Brie Bites are the perfect way to use up your extra watermelon and get a tasty treat!
We love to have friends over during the summer to hang out on the deck and so I figured creating watermelon appetizers were the perfect way to use up my extra watermelon! Creating a delicious party appetizer that doesn’t require a ton of work to put together and can survive through an entire party is no easy feat.
My family loves watermelon. How about yours? I usually buy a watermelon each Sunday and the kids enjoy it all week long. Of course, we do end up with extra watermelon so I am always searching for ways to use it!
A lot of people combine watermelon and feta and that tastes delicious together. I had some leftover brie after making my peach brie dish, a fantastic brie appetizer, the other day and decided to give it a try with the watermelon. It tastes amazing.
Watermelon Nutritional Benefits
Most people don’t know but there are a lot of benefits with watermelon nutrition. Even though most of it is made up of water, it is packed with nutrients like
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin C
- Lots of lycopene
- Lots of antioxidents
A few other great watermelon facts to consider:
- Watermelon has only 40 calories per cup.
- Watermelon is about 92% water.
- Watermelon has several heart healthy components such as citrulline.
- Watermelon has some uses as a recovery beverage after workouts.
- Several nutrients in watermelon are great for skin and hair.
Ingredients for Watermelon Brie Bites
- Small Watermelon – Depending on how many hors d’ouevres you want to make, you may only need half of a watermelon. Here are some great tips for choosing the perfect watermelon.
- Arugula – This peppery lettuce gives just a hint of spice.
- Brie – A mild to medium brie is perfect here. Avoid a triple creme as it doesn’t usually offer enough structure when sliced to hold up in this dish.
- Balsamic Vinegar – You’ll create a glaze with this so choose a high quality one.
- Sugar
Essential Items for This Recipe
You can make the balsamic vinegar syrup ahead of time and just keep it refrigerated until you want to use it. Then, take it out of the refrigerator to warm up a little bit while you cut the watermelon and prep the arugula and brie.
These little watermelon appetizers are absolutely perfect for a summer party or just if you want a little watermelon snack.
More Great Watermelon Recipes
- Watermelon Mint Infused Water
- Watermelon Goat Cheese Salad
- Cucumber Watermelon Salad
- Watermelon Rind Pickles (<– in case you ever wondered “can you eat watermelon rind”)
- Grilled Watermelon Steaks
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Watermelon Brie Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 of small watermelon cut into small slices
- 1/2 cup arugula leaves
- 1/2 brie wheel rind removed
Balsamic Glaze
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and sugar. Heat to boiling and then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer until reduced to syrup consistency; about 15 minutes. Let cool.1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 3 Tablespoons sugar
- On a serving tray, layer watermelon slices, arugula and sliced brie. Drizzle with cooled balsamic vinegar syrup before serving.1/2 of small watermelon, 1/2 cup arugula leaves, 1/2 brie wheel
Notes
- Balsamic glaze can be made in advance and refrigerated until needed. Let warm slightly before drizzling on the watermelon and brie.
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