Mini Pear Brie Bites

What a pair! Brie cheese chunks and chopped pears cozy up with sweetness and spice in these out-of-this-world party pleasers. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

October 25, 2009

can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet

pear, peeled, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)

tablespoon packed brown sugar

1/8

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired

tablespoon honey

round (8 oz) Brie cheese, rind removed, cut into 24 (1/2-inch) chunks

1/3

cup finely chopped pecans

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Heat oven to 375°F. Grease or spray 24 mini muffin cups. Unroll dough on work surface; press into 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows to make 24 squares. Gently press squares into mini muffin cups (dough will not completely cover inside of cup; do not press too much).
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In small bowl, mix pear, brown sugar, red pepper and honey. Place 1 cheese chunk in each cup. Top with 1 heaping teaspoon pear mixture. Sprinkle with pecans.
3

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from muffin pans. Serve warm.