Blueberry Brie Jalapeño Poppers

Yield: 12 poppers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 large fresh jalapeño peppers
• 4 oz (115 g) Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces
• ½ cup fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

For Finishing

• 1–2 tablespoons honey
• Fresh blueberries, optional
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Jalapeños

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash the jalapeños and slice each one lengthwise.
3. Carefully remove the seeds and membranes using a small spoon. Leave some membrane if you want the poppers extra spicy.
4. Arrange the jalapeño halves cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

2. Make the Filling

1. In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Brie, honey, black pepper, and salt.
2. Gently fold in the blueberries and chopped cilantro or parsley.
3. Mix until everything is evenly combined while keeping some blueberries whole.

3. Fill the Jalapeños

1. Spoon the Brie and blueberry mixture into each jalapeño half.
2. Don’t overfill them because the cheese will melt during baking.
3. Mix the panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and optional chopped nuts.
4. Sprinkle a little of the breadcrumb mixture over each popper.

4. Bake

1. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
2. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the jalapeños are tender and the Brie is melted and bubbling.
3. For a more golden topping, switch to broil for the final 1–2 minutes, watching carefully so they don’t burn.

5. Finish and Serve

1. Remove the poppers from the oven and let them cool for 3–5 minutes.
2. Drizzle lightly with honey.
3. Garnish with fresh blueberries and chopped herbs if desired.
4. Serve warm.

💡 Tips

• Use firm, slightly underripe blueberries so they hold their shape better while baking.
• Brie pairs especially well with honey because its creamy, buttery flavor balances the jalapeño’s heat.
• For an extra-crispy topping, use panko breadcrumbs rather than regular breadcrumbs.
• You can prepare the poppers several hours ahead and refrigerate them until you’re ready to bake.