Description
Delightful appetizer featuring a balance of tart cranberries and spicy jalapeños in a creamy filling, baked in buttery pastry shells.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 12 mini pastry shells
- Optional: balsamic reduction for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the jalapeños by removing seeds/stems and chopping finely.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, cranberries, jalapeños, and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in fresh herbs.
- Fill each pastry shell with the mixture.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or balsamic reduction, if desired.
Notes
Ensure to watch the baking time closely, as oven temperatures can vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: appetizer, cranberry, jalapeño, dip, tarts, holiday recipe