Appetizers
Brie and Cherry Pastry Cups
Description
Top bite-size puff pastry with creamy Brie, sweet cherry preserves and crunchy pecans for an easy, elegant appetizer.
Ingredients:
- 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 1/2x1/2-inch pieces (36 pieces)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Directions:
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.
