Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Bites
Delightful bites of puff pastry filled with creamy cheese and topped with spicy-sweet red pepper jelly, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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: Let the puff pastry sheet sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to soften.
- Prepare the Surface: Unfold the pastry gently and place it on a floured surface.
- Roll and Cut: Roll it out lightly and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Fit the Dough: Press each piece of puff pastry into the muffin cups.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the Shells: Bake the shells for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Add Cream Cheese: Spoon cream cheese into each pre-baked shell.
- Top with Jelly: Spoon red pepper jelly over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake Again: Return to the oven for an additional 6 to 8 minutes.
- Cool and Garnish: Let the bites cool and sprinkle thyme on top.
Notes
Leftover bites can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg