festive appetizers Brie and Cherry Pastry Cups Prep Time: 30 Minutes Start to Finish: 55 Minutes Servings: 36 appetizers Tips » 1 ⁄3 4 ¼ 2 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from 17.3-oz package), thawed to ½ cup red cherry preserves oz Brie cheese, cut into ½ x ½-inch pieces (36 pieces) cup chopped pecans tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Cut pastry into 36 (1½-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. 3. Immediately press pastry cups again in center. Fill each with about ½ teaspoon preserves. Top with cheese piece, pecans and chives. 4. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change. Nutrition Information Per Serving: 1 APPetIzer: Calories 60 (Calories from Fat 35); Total Fat 4g (Saturated Fat 1g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 35mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1g 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-AheAD Go 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 touch Arrange these pretty appetizer cups on tiered serving plates with fresh rosemary and cherries. betty crocker Most Requested RecipesTM 45
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