Brie Cherry Pastry Cups

Ingredients

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1/2 cup cherry preserves
• 4 ounces brie cheese or camembert cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chives, minced

Directions

1. 1

   Unfold puff pastry; cut into 36 squares.

2. 2

   Gently press squares onto the bottoms of 36 miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-inch deep indentation in the center of each.

5. 5

   Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until golden brown.

6. 6

   With spoon handle, press squares down again.

7. 7

   Spoon a rounded 1/2 teaspoonful of preserves into each cup.

8. 8

   Top with cheese; sprinkle with nuts and chives.

9. 9

   Bake for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.