Brie Cherry Pastry Cups

Lainey6605's Note:

These appetizers are almost like a dessert. Recipe is from Taste of Home.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 36

Yield: 3.0 dozen

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry , thawed
• ½ cup cherry preserves
• 4 ounces brie cheese or 4 ounces camembert cheese , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• ¼ cup pecans or ¼ cup walnuts , chopped
• 2 tablespoons chives , minced

Directions:

1. Unfold puff pastry; cut into 36 squares.
2. Gently press squares onto the bottoms of 36 miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray.
3. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
4. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-inch deep indentation in the center of each.
5. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until golden brown.
6. With spoon handle, press squares down again.
7. Spoon a rounded 1/2 teaspoonful of preserves into each cup.
8. Top with cheese; sprinkle with nuts and chives.
9. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.