Goat Cheese, Bacon and Jalapeno Pecan Tartlets
NeedTaste |The smoky, salty, crunchy bacon is a delicious complement to the creamy goat cheese. The jalapeno pecans adds a bit of peppery sweet to this tasty tidbit. Easy to prepare and a delight to serve.. This bite-sized appetizer is full of flavor. The creamy, tangy goat cheese goes perfectly with the salty, crisp bacon. A pecan topping really makes these special. The crunchy toasted pecans are glazed with sweet pepper jelly. The sweetness only lasts a second until the spiciness of the jelly kicks in. This app will be great for holiday parties.
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INGREDIENTS :
1/2 cup(s) cup chopped pecans
6 slice(s) applewood smoked bacon
1 - egg white
1/4 cup(s) prepared jalapeno jelly
4 ounce(s) goat cheese
slightly softened
18 - prepared (2-inch) tartlet shells baked
6 slice(s) applewood smoked bacon
1 - egg white
1/4 cup(s) prepared jalapeno jelly
4 ounce(s) goat cheese
slightly softened
18 - prepared (2-inch) tartlet shells baked
INSTRUCTIONS :
Put pecans in a single layer in a pie dish. Place dish in cold oven. Turn oven on to preheat to 375 degrees F. Toast pecans about 7-8 minutes while oven is preheating. ine a jelly roll pan with foil. Place bacon in a single layer on pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until bacon is crisp. Remove bacon to paper towel lined plate to drain set aside. n a small bowl whisk egg white until frothy. tir in toasted pecans to coat. elt jelly in a small heavy-duty pan over low heat. Use a fork or slotted spoon to lift pecans into melted jelly stir to coat pecans. Stirring constantly bring mixture just to a boil remove from heat and pour out onto parchment paper. eparate pecans with a fork cool. poon 1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons goat cheese into each tart shell. ut each slice bacon into 3 equal pieces place 1 serving over goat cheese in shell. poon about 1/2 teaspoon pecans onto top of each. Serve immediately at room temperature. ou may use purchased prepared shells make your own from your favorite pie dough recipe or for a real treat that requires a little extra time make them from pate brisee.