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Blueberry Brie Jalapeño Poppers

Fresh jalapeño halves filled with creamy brie, blueberry preserves, and honey, baked or grilled until melted and tender for a bold sweet-spicy appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 fresh jalapeños halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 170 g brie cheese rind trimmed, cut into small pieces
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup fresh blueberries plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tbsp blueberry preserves or jam
  • 1 tbsp honey plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • fresh thyme or basil for garnish
  • 8 slices prosciutto or thin-cut bacon optional, for wrapping

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or grill rack
  • Parchment paper
  • Small mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) or prepare grill for medium indirect heat.
  2. Mix brie, cream cheese, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper until combined.
  3. Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, press in blueberries, and spoon preserves on top.
  4. Wrap with prosciutto if using, then bake or grill for 15 to 18 minutes until melted and tender.
  5. Drizzle with honey, garnish with thyme, and rest 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Trim the brie rind for the smoothest, creamiest filling.
  • Wear gloves when seeding jalapeños.
  • Fill ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.