BRIE AND CHERRY PASTRY CUPS

Brie and Cherry Pastry Cups image

Top bite-size puff pastry with creamy Brie, sweet cherry preserves and crunchy pecans for an easy, elegant appetizer.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

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:

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.
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.
Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 35 mg