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Star-Shaped Cheese Appetizers

Star-Shaped Cheese Appetizers with Spicy Pepper Jelly Magic

These star-shaped cheese appetizers are a crowd-pleaser, featuring creamy cheese in flaky pastry with spicy pepper jelly.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 pack Puff Pastry thawed
For the Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can substitute with ricotta or goat cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or any preferred blend
For the Spicy Kick
  • 1/2 cup Red Hot Pepper Jelly or other milder jams if desired
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg or milk wash as alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Star-shaped cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick.
  2. Cut out star shapes using a star-shaped cutter, aiming for uniform sizes.
  3. Combine cream cheese and shredded cheese in a bowl until creamy and well-blended.
  4. Spoon cheese mixture onto half of the star shapes and place another star shape on top.
  5. Press edges to seal, using a fork to crimp them for decoration. Brush with egg wash.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Watch closely while baking.
  7. Let cool for a minute and add a dollop of red hot pepper jelly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make ahead by assembling up to 2 hours before baking. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze unbaked for 1 month.

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