Description
Bite-Sized Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Squares are a savory-sweet appetizer featuring a crispy puff pastry base, creamy cream cheese filling, and a tangy, sweet pepper jelly topping. Perfect for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 9 equal squares.
- Place the puff pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on each puff pastry square.
- Top each square with 1 teaspoon of pepper jelly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, use a hot pepper jelly.
- These can be made ahead and stored in the fridge before baking for a quick snack later.
- Try adding chopped green onions or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pepper jelly puff pastry, cream cheese puff pastry, appetizer squares, savory snack, bite-sized puff pastry