Description
These puff pastry appetizers feature creamy goat cheese, sweet cranberry chutney, and crunchy pecans, all wrapped in flaky pastry for a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz package fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup orange marmalade or apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- To make the cranberry chutney, place the cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, orange marmalade or apricot preserves, and lemon juice in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst and the chutney has thickened.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 16 squares.
- Place a small amount of goat cheese in the center of each square, followed by a spoonful of cranberry chutney and a sprinkle of chopped pecans.
- Brush the edges of the squares with the beaten egg, then fold the corners to the center and press to seal.
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the pastries with the remaining beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These appetizers are best served warm. You can prepare the cranberry chutney a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. If you prefer a milder flavor, substitute cream cheese for goat cheese. These pastries can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15