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Jalapeño Eyeball Tarts

Jalapeño Eyeball Tarts

Delight your guests with Jalapeño Eyeball Tarts, a fun and spicy treat perfect for Halloween gatherings!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 tarts
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Sheets Store-bought or homemade
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy spreading
For the Filling
  • 2 blocks Cream Cheese Opt for block cream cheese for best results
  • 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese Feel free to substitute with favorite cheese
  • 0.5 cup Pickled Jalapeños Adjust based on heat preference
  • 0.5 cup Bacon Crumbles Store-bought or homemade
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Chives Can be swapped with spring onions
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Jalapeños Sliced
  • 0.5 cup Sweet Chili Sauce For garnish, store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by rolling out two sheets of puff pastry on a floured surface until they are about 1/8 inch thick. Cut the pastry into 1 cm thick slices and gently press each slice into the cups of a mini muffin pan to form small tart shells.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine two blocks of softened cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños, chopped chives, and bacon crumbles. Use a spatula to mix the ingredients thoroughly until smooth and well-combined.
  3. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) while you fill the pastry shells. Spoon the cream cheese filling into each tart shell, filling them about two-thirds full.
  4. Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake your Jalapeño Eyeball Tarts for 15-20 minutes. After 15 minutes, add a slice of fresh jalapeño on top of each tart and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Once the tarts are golden, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly in the pan. Drizzle sweet chili sauce on top of each jalapeño slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth mixing. Fill tarts only two-thirds full to avoid spillage.

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