BLUE CHEESE THUMBPRINTS

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These make a great appetizer to pair with sparkling white wine. Sweet and savory! Prep and cook time do not include the 2 hour chilling time.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (4 ounce) packages blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/3 cup cherry preserves

Steps:

  • Beat blue cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add flour, poppy seeds, and red pepper, beating just until combined.
  • Roll dough into 3/4 inch round balls; cover and chill 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Arrange balls on an ungreased baking sheet and press your thumb into each ball of dough, leaving an indentation.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Place about 1/4 tsp of cherry preserves in each indentation.

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