Brie and Cherry Pastry Cups

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

Minutes

Total Time

55

Minutes

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 1/2x1/2-inch pieces (36 pieces)
1/4
cup chopped pecans
2
tablespoons 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.
Makes 36 appetizers
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-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.

Nutrition Information:

1 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;
Percent Daily Value*:
    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 Choices:
    • 0;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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