Brie and Cherry Pastry Cups
Top bite-size puff pastry with creamy Brie, sweet cherry preserves and crunchy pecans for an easy, elegant appetizer.
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 55 min
Makes: 36 appetizers
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from 17.3-ounce package), thawed
1/3 to 1/2 cup red cherry preserves
4 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 1/2 x1/2-inch pieces (36 pieces)
1/4 cup chopped pecans2tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1. Heat oven to 375°. Spray 36 miniature muffin cups, 1 3/ 4x1 inch, with cooking spray. Cut pastry into 36 (1 1/2-inch) squares. Slightly press each square into muffin cup; press center with finger.
2. Bake 10 minutes. Press center with handle of wooden spoon. Bake 6 to 8 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Immediately press again in center. Fill each with about 1/2 teaspoon preserves. Top with cheese piece, pecans and chives.
3. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No changes.
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Substitution
If you like spicy foods, try substituting red or green jalapeño jelly for the cherry preserves. It's a delicious touch of sweet and spice!
Do-AheadGo ahead and assemble the cups and bake up to 4 hours in advance, omitting the final bake time for melting the cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake. Right before serving, heat at 375° just until warm and cheese is melted.
Special TouchArrange these pretty appetizer cups on tiered serving plates with fresh rosemary and cherries.
Betty Crocker
Nutrition Information:
1 Appetizer: Calories 60 (Calories from Fat 35); Total Fat 4g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat ncg); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 35mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars ncg); Protein 1g
Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 2%
Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat
Carbohydrate Choices: 0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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