Brie and Cherry Pastry Cups

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, (from 17.3 oz. pkg.), thawed
• 1/2 c. red cherry preserves
• 4 oz. Brie cheese, cut into 1/2x1/2" pieces (36)
• 1/4 c. chopped pecans
• 2 Tb. chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Cut pastry into 36 (1 1/2") squares. Slightly press each square into muffin cup; press center with finger. Bake 10 minutes. Press center with handle of wooden spoon. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until golden brown. Immediately press pastry cups again in center. Fill each with about 1/2 tsp. preserves. Top with cheese piece, pecans and chives. Bake 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Each appetizer =60 calories