Pepper Jelly And Cream Cheese Bites
Pepper Jelly And Cream Cheese Bites are flaky puff pastry cups filled with creamy cheese and sweet‑spicy jelly—easy to make, crowd‑pleasing, and perfect for snacks or parties.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray as needed
- 1 14‑oz package puff pastry, thawed
- 1 8‑oz block cold cream cheese
- ½ cup pepper jelly
- Fresh thyme leaves optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray two 24-cup mini muffin pans.
- Cut puff pastry into 24 squares (about 2½ inches). Press into muffin cups.
- Bake for 12 minutes until puffed and golden. Let cool slightly.
- Add a cube of cream cheese and a heaping teaspoon of pepper jelly to each cup.
- Bake 8–10 more minutes until golden and warmed through.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with thyme if desired. Serve warm or at room temp.