Description
These Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Puff Pastry Bites are a perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors in a delightful bite-sized pastry. Easy to make and perfect for parties!
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
Pepper Jelly:
- 1/4 cup red or green pepper jelly
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg (beaten)
Garnish (optional):
- fresh thyme or chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 16 equal squares (about 2×2 inches).
- Shape the cups: Place the squares into mini muffin tin cups, pressing gently to form a small cup shape.
- Add fillings: Add about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese into each pastry cup, followed by 1/2 teaspoon of pepper jelly on top.
- Brush with egg wash: Brush the exposed pastry edges lightly with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 14–17 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Garnish and serve: Let cool slightly, then garnish with fresh thyme or chives if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use flavored cream cheese or add a pinch of salt and pepper to the filling for extra depth.
- These bites are perfect for holiday parties and can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
