Maple Pecan Pepper Jelly Mini Bites

 

Maple Pecan Pepper Jelly Mini Bites

Sweet and Savory Maple Pecan Mini Bites with a Spicy Twist

Ingredients:

1 cup cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped

1/4 cup pepper jelly

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1 package of mini fillo cups (15 cups)

Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if you wish to warm the fillo cups slightly for a crisp texture.

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and maple syrup. Mix until smooth and well-combined.

Stir in the finely chopped pecans, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper, if using for an extra kick. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.

Take the mini fillo cups and place them on a baking sheet.

Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each mini cup with the cream cheese mixture.

Top each filled cup with a small dollop of pepper jelly for that perfect sweet and spicy contrast.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, until the edges of the fillo cups are golden and flaky.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before garnishing with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Kcal: 150 kcal | Servings: 15 mini bites