Cranberry Jalapeno Bites

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Cranberry Jalapeno Bites – Bite sized appetizer with a bit of tart from the cranberries and a touch of heat from the jalapenos.

I’m continuing with my puff pastry trend. First I made Easy Puff Pastry. Then I made Puff Pastry Pinwheels, Baked Brie, Cheese Straws and now Cranberry Jalapeno Cups.   

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.

These are prebaked and then are filled with  cream cheese, fresh cranberries and fresh jalapenos! It an amazing combination!  Of course, I do love jalapenos and cheese – remember these jalapeno poppers and this popper dip?

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.

What ingredients do I need to make Cranberry Jalapeno Bites?

• Puff Pastry
• Cream Cheese
• Cranberries
• Jalapenos

Other Great Appetizers

• Coconut Shrimp
• Cocktail Meatballs
• Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
• Taco Cups

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Cranberry Jalapeno Bites

Kathy

Tart and spicy appetizer with cranberries and jalapenos

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 16 people

Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 puff pastry
• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup cranberries (chopped)
• 1/2 jalapeno (seeded and finely diced)

Instructions

 

• Roll puff pastry into a 8" x 16" rectangle. If using store bought pastry, you might need to use two sheets. 
• 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.
• 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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 21mgVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 0.9mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg

Keyword cranberry jalapeno and cream cheese, cranberry jalapeno appetizer

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