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.

atif aslam Arif
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These puffs were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Innocix Innoz
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The puffs were a bit dry. I think I would add more butter or oil to the dough next time.


Vuyelwa Chantal Plaatjies
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These puffs were a little too salty for my taste. I think I would use less pancetta next time.


Radwan Abu Romman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the puffs turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a nice crispy crust.


Javeid Jadda
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These puffs were easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Hello G
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I'm not a fan of pears, but I still enjoyed these puffs. The pancetta and pecan flavors were really good.


Absolute Zero
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These puffs were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Farooq Farooqkhan
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The puffs were a bit dry. I think I would add more butter or oil to the dough next time.


Sheeraz shah
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These puffs were a little too salty for my taste. I think I would use less pancetta next time.


Imran Boss
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I followed the recipe exactly and the puffs turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a nice crispy crust.


Yamuna sirisoma
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These puffs were easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Pontsho Masala
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I'm not a fan of pears, but I still enjoyed these puffs. The pancetta and pecan flavors were really good.


Imaan Beckket
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These puffs were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Rachel Flores
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The puffs were a bit dry. I think I would add more butter or oil to the dough next time.


Orquidia Acanda
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These puffs were a little too salty for my taste. I think I would use less pancetta next time.


Abdulsalaam Babatunde
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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.


bablo punjabi
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These puffs were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Forgotten Bravo
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I'm not a big fan of pancetta, but I loved these puffs. The pear and pecan flavors really balanced out the saltiness of the pancetta.


Ali Raja Rk
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I made these puffs for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


majibilla Majich
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These puffs were a hit at my holiday party! The combination of pancetta, pear, and pecan was delicious and unique.