Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Bites
An elegant and simple appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry, creamy cheese, and a spicy-sweet red pepper jelly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet Puff pastry (flaky and buttery)
- 1 cup Flour (for dusting)
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray (for muffin tin)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (rich and creamy texture)
- 1/2 cup Red pepper jelly (spicy-sweet flavor)
- 1 tbsp Fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soften the puff pastry by letting it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the muffin tin by generously spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the puff pastry shells for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Fill each pre-baked puff pastry shell with a generous amount of cream cheese.
- Add a vibrant dollop of red pepper jelly over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake again for an additional 6 to 8 minutes.
- Cool the bites for a few minutes and then garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
Notes
These bites are best served warm. Experiment with different jelly flavors and herbs for customization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg