SMOKY PECAN PUFFS

Smoky Pecan Puffs image

Guests will think you fussed when you set out a tray of these pretty puffs. For a more festive look, cut the pastry with a small star cutter. -Awynne Thurstenson, Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 81 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sherry
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

Steps:

Unfold puff pastry; cut into 1-in. squares. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Whisk egg and water; brush over squares. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown., In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sherry and Liquid Smoke if desired; stir in pecans and onion., Split each square horizontally; spread with 3/4 teaspoon cream cheese mixture. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.