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Brie and Cherry Pastry Cups

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Servings 36
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Top bite-size puff pastry with creamy Brie, sweet cherry preserves and crunchy pecans for an easy, elegant appetizer.
Updated Mar 19, 2010
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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

Steps

  • 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.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    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!
  • tip 2
    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.
  • tip 3
    Arrange these pretty appetizer cups on tiered serving plates with fresh rosemary and cherries.

Nutrition

60 Calories, 4g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 5g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer
Calories
60
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
0%
Saturated Fat
1g
0%
Cholesterol
10mg
0%
Sodium
35mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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  • Everything old is new again when you serve these old-school snacks.

    Dreamed up by harried hostesses of decades past, each of these recipes features…cheese. Coincidence? We think not. Cheese stands the test of time, whether you’re entertaining in retro style or not. The best part is they require absolutely no measuring, and are quick and easy to prepare. Make these cheese-filled goodies part of your go-to arsenal of party bites.

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    Another great way to serve brie is by slicing off small pieces (with the rind removed) and popping them into mini phyllo-dough cups. Top each cup with a spoonful of apricot or cherry preserves and heat in a 350-degree oven until melted. A great way to combine flavors and textures.

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    Here's three cheesy, delicious recipes to try at your next party:

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