PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE PUFFS

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I made these for New Year's Eve appetizers and they were wonderful. Lovely blend of flavours and textures. Gone in no time at all - best make up a double batch.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 36 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed for 30 minutes (1/2 package)
2 very ripe juicy fragrant pears, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
dried cranberries or dried cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Toss pears in sugar.
  • Set aside.
  • Roll pastry out into a 14 inch square on a lightly floured board.
  • Cut into 36 equal squares.
  • Place each in a mini muffin pan.
  • Place equal amounts of pear and blue cheese in pastry lined pans.
  • Top each with 2 or 3 dried cherries or cranberries.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until puffed and golden.
  • Serve warm.

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