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3 Easy Cheese-Stuffed Pastry Bites

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UFL chapter.

Baked brie has been a staple in the appetizer world for as long as I can remember. But why should we have to wait for a party to enjoy this buttery cheesy goodness? Each of these recipes can be used to party by yourself, or they can be multiplied to share with friends. Impress everyone or just impress your tastebuds with these deceptively easy baked cheeses.

Mini Baked Brie

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 11 minutesTotal time: 16 minutesServings:3 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Preheat oven to 350°F. Set out three triangles of crescent roll dough.

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    Spread one teaspoon of cherry preserves onto the dough.

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    Sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar on top of the cherry preserves.

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    Place one mini brie onto each piece of the dough. Fold the dough around the brie until it is completely covered.

  5. Bake on a parchment paper lined cookie tray for 11-12 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

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    Remove from tray and eat with crackers or whatever your cheesy heart desires.

Mini Baked Goat Cheese

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 11 minutesTotal time: 16 minutesServings:3 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Set out three triangles of crescent roll dough.

  2. Spread one teaspoon of blueberry preserves onto each piece of crescent dough.

  3. Sprinkle cinnamon on top.

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    Place one goat cheese round onto each piece of crescent dough. Wrap the dough completely around the cheese.

  5. Place the cheese on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake for 11-12 minutes until golden brown.

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    Remove the cheese from the tray and enjoy your little bites of happiness.

Mini Baked Mozzarellas

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 11 minutesTotal time: 16 minutesServings:3 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Lay out three triangles of crescent dough.

  2. Spread one teaspoon of tomato sauce onto each piece of dough.

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    Place one mozzarella ball on top of each triangle and wrap the dough completely around the cheese.

  4. Place the cheese on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake for 11-12 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

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    Remove the cheese from the tray and enjoy your little bites of pizza.