Brie and Cherry Pastry Cups
An appetizer made with flaky pastry cups filled with cherry jam, Brie cheese, pecans, and herbs.
Ingredients
frozen puff pastry (thawed)
1 sheet (from 17.3-oz package)
red cherry preserves
1/3 to 1/2 cup
Brie cheese (cut into 1/2x1/2-inch pieces (36 pieces))
4 oz
pecans (chopped)
1/4 cup
fresh chives (chopped)
2 tablespoons
Instructions
1
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Cut the puff pastry into 36 (1.5-inch) squares. Gently press each square into a muffin cup; press the center down with your fingers.
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Step 2
Bake for 10 minutes. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to press down the center of each. Bake another 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown. Immediately press the centers down again. Fill each with about 1/2 teaspoon of preserves. Top with the cheese pieces, pecans, and herbs.
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Step 3
Bake for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese melts. Serve warm.