Cranberry Jalapeno Bites - Bite sized appetizer with a bit of tart from the cranberries and a touch of heat from the jalapenos.
These are a tasty appetizer perfect for serving during the holiday season!
Why make these appetizers
The holidays seems like a perfect time to showcase all kinds of appetizers. They get served at parties, family gatherings, or when getting together with a few friends. These cranberry bites are perfect for any occasion.
The cream cheese, cranberries and jalapenos are a delicious combination. Of course, I do love jalapenos and cheese - remember these jalapeno poppers and this popper dip? The added cranberries are a fun addition.
Easy to make
- Combine softened cream cheese with sliced cranberries and chopped jalapenos
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into small squares
- Line a mini muffin tin with the cut squares
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10 minutes
- Remove from oven and allow shells to cool slightly in pan. Push down center of puff pastry shells to allow room for the filling
- Add a spoonful of prepared cream cheese mixture to each shell
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes
I used my homemade puff pastry, but you could also used purchased puff pastry. Just roll out the puff pastry, cut into two inch squares and put into a mini muffin tin.
You can make these cranberry jalapeno bites a few hours ahead of time and serve at room temperature. They are also delicious eaten straight out of the oven.
Tips for making
- For spicier bites, add a whole jalapeno
- For milder bites, add just a bit of the jalapeno
- Use fresh cranberries. Sliced adds a nice presentation, but you could chop them too.
- Serve while still warm or at room temperature
- These are best eaten the same day they are made
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Cranberry Jalapeno Bites
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup cranberries (sliced)
- ½ jalapeno (seeded and finely diced)
Instructions
- Roll puff pastry slightly.1 sheet puff pastry
- Cut pastry into two inch squares.
- Place each square into a mini muffin tin. Push dough down so it lines the tin.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Poke down center of each pastry cup so the dough deflates. Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- While pastry is baking, place cream cheese in a bowl. Mix until smooth. Stir in cranberries and jalapenos.4 oz cream cheese, ½ cup cranberries, ½ jalapeno
- Remove pastry cups from the oven. Place 1-2 teaspoons of filling in each cup.
- Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees. Bake filled cups for 15 minutes.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from muffin tin.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For spicier bites, add a whole jalapeno
- For milder bites, add just a bit of the jalapeno
- Use fresh cranberries. Sliced adds a nice presentation, but you could chop them too.
- Serve while still warm or at room temperature
- These are best eaten the same day they are made
Valentina says
Just pinned to my "Party Food" board. These are such fun and festive, delicious bites! Love the flavor combination so much. 🙂 ~Valentina