PANCETTA, PEAR & PECAN PUFFS

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I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here's my rendition of the pear pastries they served. They're the perfect combo of savory and sweet. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled fresh goat cheese
3 tablespoons crumbled crisp pancetta or crumbled cooked bacon
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ripe pear
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold pastry dough. Using a 1-3/4-in. round cookie cutter, cut dough into 24 circles. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, honey, salt and pepper until well blended. Fold in goat cheese, pancetta, pear and pecans., Halve each cooled pastry. Spoon cream cheese mixture over bottom pastry halves; cover with top halves. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Hasnain Gull
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved these puffs! The pancetta and pecans really balanced out the sweetness of the pears.


Rai320's Channel
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These puffs are amazing! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


rose oliver
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I love these puffs! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests.


Nancy Mugo
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These puffs are delicious! The pears and pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Sheri Port
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved these puffs! The pancetta and pecans really balanced out the sweetness of the pears.


Zikera Williams
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These puffs are the perfect party appetizer. They're easy to make, delicious, and they always disappear quickly.


Marchadise Limited
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I've made these puffs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Ruby Ibialabilolll
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These puffs are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Suman Murmu
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved these puffs! The pancetta and pecans really balanced out the sweetness of the pears.


Nawaz Sandhu
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These puffs are amazing! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Dilawar shah
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I love these puffs! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests.


Mz CannaBishh
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These puffs are delicious! The pears and pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Carson Jones
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I've made these puffs for potlucks and parties and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Dennis Berman
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These puffs are the perfect party appetizer. They're easy to make, delicious, and they always disappear quickly.


Jason Bashford
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved these puffs! The pancetta and pecans really balanced out the sweetness of the pears.


Azharazhar Azharazhar
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These puffs are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Khushnood Ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the puffs turned out great. They were light and fluffy with a nice crispy crust.


Crofton Peabody
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These were delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a big hit. The pears and pecans added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Duft Fudf
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I've made these puffs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Jela
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These pancetta-pear-pecan puffs were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.