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b a c o n - w r a p p e d d a t e s r o a s t e d c a n d i e d p e c a n s c r a n b e r r y b r i e b i t e s
INGREDIENTS
2 oz . cream cheese , softened 2 / 3 c . blue cheese crumbles 1-2 tbsp . thinly sliced chives 1 / 4 tsp . paprika 20 medjool dates , pitted 10 slices regular cut bacon , halved crosswise 2 jalapeños , cut into 20 ( 1 / 4-inch thick ) slices
INGREDIENTS
2 cups pecan halves 1 / 2 cup granulated sugar 1 / 4 cup water 1 / 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 / 4 teaspoon salt 1 / 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
INGREDIENTS
1 ( 8-oz .) tube crescent dough Cooking spray , for pan Flour , for surface 1 ( 8-oz .) wheel of brie 1 / 2 c . whole berry cranberry sauce 1 / 4 c . chopped pecans 6 sprigs of rosemary , cut into 1 " pieces
PREPARATIONS
STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 400 °. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside .
STEP 2 Stir together the blue cheese , cream cheese , chives , and paprika in a small bowl .
STEP 3 Cut lengthwise down the side of each date , cutting just far enough so the date can be opened up like a book , but not all the way through the other side . Stuff each date with about 1 tsp of the filling and fold date closed . Wrap each date with a bacon piece , top with a jalapeño slice and secure with a toothpick . Arrange dates on the prepared baking sheet .
STEP 4 Bake dates until the bacon is rendered and beginning to crisp , 20 to 25 minutes , flipping dates once after 15 minutes . Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle the hot dates with the honey . Transfer dates to a serving platter and garnish with chives . Serve hot .
PREPARATIONS
STEP 1 Preheat your oven to 350 ° F
STEP 2 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat . This will prevent the candied pecans from sticking to the pan .
STEP 3 Spread the pecan halves evenly on the prepared baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for about 7-8 minutes . This step enhances the flavor and texture of the pecans .
STEP 4 In a saucepan , combine the granulated sugar and water . Stir over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved .
STEP 5 Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract , salt , and ground cinnamon .
STEP 6 Carefully add the toasted pecans to the sugar mixture . Stir to coat the pecans thoroughly . And transfer back to the baking sheet .
STEP 7 Place the baking sheet back in the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes .
PREPARATIONS
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 375 ° and grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray . On a lightly floured surface , roll out crescent dough , and pinch together seams . Cut into 24 squares . Place squares into muffin tin slots .
STEP 2 Cut brie into small pieces and place inside the crescent dough . Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce , some chopped pecans , and one little sprig of rosemary ..
STEP 3 bake until the crescent pastry is golden , about 15 minutes .
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