Canna-Brie and Strawberry Heart Puff Pastry Bites
Recipe Info
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 pastry bites
Difficulty: Intermediate
Terpene Pairing
Limonene and Linalool: These terpenes offer a bright citrus and soft floral profile that beautifully complements the tartness of the strawberries and the rich, buttery notes of the triple cream brie.
Dosage Information
Approximate dosage: 5mg to 10mg THC per pastry bite depending on the potency of your infused butter. Total batch dosage should be calculated based on the strength of your specific infusion.
Ingredients List
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
4 ounces high-quality triple cream brie cheese
6 large strawberries, sliced into thin hearts
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons cannabis-infused butter, melted
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
All-purpose flour for dusting
Decarboxylation Instructions
Preheat your oven to 240°F. Break apart your cannabis flower into small, uniform pieces and spread them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely while still covered to preserve the terpene profile.
Infusion Instructions
In a small saucepan or double boiler, combine 1 cup of high-quality unsalted butter with your decarboxylated cannabis. Maintain a steady temperature between 160°F and 180°F for 2 to 3 hours. Do not allow the mixture to boil. Strain the butter through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a glass jar. Squeeze gently to extract all fat, then discard the plant material. Cool and store in the refrigerator.
Preparation Instructions
* Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
* On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 12 hearts.
* Place the hearts on the prepared baking sheet. Use a smaller heart cutter or a knife to lightly score a smaller heart inside each piece, being careful not to cut all the way through.
* Brush the edges of each heart with the egg wash.
* Bake the pastry for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
* Remove from the oven. If the centers have puffed up significantly, gently press them down with the back of a spoon.
* Place a slice of brie cheese into the center of each pastry heart. Return to the oven for 2 minutes until the cheese is just starting to melt.
* While the cheese melts, whisk together the honey and the melted cannabis-infused butter until fully emulsified.
* Remove the pastries from the oven. Top each with a strawberry slice and a sprinkle of fresh thyme.
* Drizzle the infused honey butter mixture evenly over the 12 pastries.
Chef Tips
Ensure the puff pastry remains cold until the moment it enters the oven to achieve maximum lift and flakiness. For a more professional presentation, macerate the strawberry slices in a teaspoon of sugar and a dash of balsamic glaze for five minutes before placing them on the brie.
Consume Responsibly
Start Low, Go Slow