Description

These Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Bites are the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors in a delightful puff pastry cup. Easy to make and impressive to serve, they are ideal for parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

Puff Pastry:

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

Cream Cheese Filling:

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

Pepper Jelly Topping:

1/4 cup red or green pepper jelly

Additional Ingredients:

1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1 egg, beaten for egg wash

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly and cut into 12 equal squares. Place each square into a mini muffin tin, pressing gently to form a small cup.
Add fillings: Add about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese to each pastry cup. Top with 1 teaspoon of pepper jelly.
Egg wash: Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.
Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Finish and serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Drizzle with honey if desired and sprinkle with chopped chives before serving warm.

Notes

You can use any variety of pepper jelly, from sweet to extra spicy.
For a shortcut, use phyllo cups instead of puff pastry.
These bites are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven.