Pepper Jelly Tarts

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   Combine the cheese, butter, paprika, cayenne in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.

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   Add the flour, combining with a fork until it forms a nice ball of dough.

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   Roll into small balls and place each into tart tin.

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   You should get at least 30 tarts.

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   Press each ball with fingers to shape tart shell bottom and sides.

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   Spoon 1 teaspoon jelly into each mini tart.

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   Bake 400 degrees for 10 minutes OR until golden.

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   Cool in pans five minutes, then remove from pans to a wire cooling rack.

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   Serve warm or at room temperature.

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    Variations:

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    You can also put in a tiny cube of cream cheese than the hot pepper jelly.

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    Or tiny pieces of Brie cheese rinds removed than top with the pepper jelly, another element of tang.

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    We also have placed a tiny cube of cream cheese and placed in some raspberry seedles jam on top. ( the crust gives the heat and then the jam gives a touch of sweetness.).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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