Description
Discover the delightful Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Bites, an effortless appetizer that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet Puff Pastry (Thaw it beforehand for that perfect flakiness.)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves (Optional; adds an aromatic touch.)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (Use a block of cold cream cheese for a creamy texture.)
- 1/2 cup Pepper Jelly (Feel free to explore fruit-based jellies too!)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out your thawed puff pastry and cut it into squares about 3×3 inches.
- Gently pipe slightly warmed cream cheese into the center of each pastry square, then drizzle with pepper jelly.
- Place your filled pastry squares in the oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Once baked, consider garnishing with fresh thyme leaves and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg