Party Panache, Cheesy Cranberry, Bacon & Pistachio Tarts
Last weekend we had an impromptu gathering
to watch the Ole Miss {DD’s alma mater} vs Texas A&M game
and around here football means serious apps!
I had a crescent roll dough sheet in the refrigerator
and decided to make something with that…
I decided to make my own version of Cranberry Bites
from Yellow Bliss Road
Her recipe called for Brie, Orange Marmalade and Cranberry sauce
I had Apricot Jam, dried cranberries and Vermont white cheddar,
and thought why not…
plus I tossed in a few honey roasted pistachios and a little bacon
and a STAR was born!!
Not only was the flavor combination eye rolling good,
they are very easy to make!
Unroll the dough sheet and cut into 24 squares
{somehow I only got 23 because my dough rectangle was a little wonky}
They don’t have to be perfect because they are going to change shape
when baking anyway
Tuck each square into a sprayed silicone muffin pan
If you don’t have a silicone muffin pan I highly recommend getting one,
so perfect for cupcakes, muffins, mini dessert pies~
everything just pops right out!
Put a little jam in the bottom of each square, about 1 tsp
Next put in 3-4 cranberries
Then a few pistachios
Cut cheese into 1″ squares
Place cheese on top of nuts
Then top with a piece of cooked bacon
At this point you can put the pan in the refrigerator for baking later
if you want to make these ahead of time
Bake at 375 degrees for 10-14 minutes until dough is golden
Very tasty little bites!
Make them extra festive with a garnish of parsley or rosemary
Cheesy Cranberry, Pistachio & Bacon Tarts
Equipment
- 1 mini muffin pan {silicone recommended}
Ingredients
- 1 crescent roll dough sheet or 8 ct. can of crescent roll dough
- apricot preserves or orange marmalade
- shelled honey roasted pistachio nuts or regular pistachios, chopped pecans or walnuts
- dried cranberries
- Vermont white cheddar or sharp white cheddar, Manchego, Gruyère
- 3-4 slices cooked bacon
Instructions
- Unroll dough into an even rectangle on a cutting board, seal perforations if necessary. Cut into 24 squares with a pastry wheel or knife
- Tuck each square into the sprayed mini muffin pan
- Add a scant tsp of jam
- Top with 3-4 cranberries, and 3-4 pistachio nuts
- Cut cheese into 1" squares about 1/8" thick and place on top of nuts and berries
- Tear bacon into 1 inch pieces and place on top of cheese
- Tarts can be refrigerated for baking later at this point if desired
- Bake at 375 degrees for 10-14 minutes until dough is golden and cooked through. Best served warm but can be enjoyed at room temperature too.
Enjoy!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Love Your Creativity
What’s for Dinner/ Between Naps on the Porch
All About Home/ Common Ground & Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Oh My Heartsie Girl / Turn About Tuesday / Our Tiny Nest
Karin’s Cottage Linky Party / Creative Crafts / Crafty Creators
Full Plate Thursday/ Creatively Crafty/ Thursday Favorite Things
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A great recipe Jenna. Love how easy for these delicious looking little bites. Perfect for make ahead too.
Thank you Emily, they were so good!
These look really good. Saving this one for our November Cork Poppers! I could have them prepped up before we go and reheat or maybe even in the pans and pop in to bake during the last wine. We’ll have to see! If not then, Christmas for sure!
Thanks Jeanie, they would be great for your Cork Poppers!
Looking at all those foods has me want to host a PARTY right now :-)) So yummy!
Ha, thanks Angie!
Jenna, what a delicious appetizer and just in time for the holidays. I can’t wait to try it. I pinned it. Perfect party food. Thank you for sharing it.
Thanks so much Marsha, I hope you enjoy!
I’d call them dinner:@)
haha, me too!
Tarts – perfect for holiday entertaining!
Party perfect, thanks, Mary!
I have a silicone tray like this and love it! These look so good.
The silicone trays are magic aren’t they? I have a silicone bundt pan too, so easy!!
You had me at Bacon!! These sound fabulous Jenna, and so perfect for the holiday grazing season. I can’t wait to try them and experiment with what I have on hand. Somebody gave us some bacon jam a while back, and this might be the perfect opportunity to see what it’s like! Thanks for always tempting me with your fabulous recipes!
The bacon jam would be perfect for these tarts! Endless possibilities, and I have some bacon jam too, I’ll have to come up with another interesting combo! Barbara I just read your brilliant post about the Tack It and decoupage plates, I can’t wait to try this, thank you!! I tried to leave a comment and got an error message again, so sorry!
Eye rolling is a good thing!! I love this idea and for a Thanksgiving or Christmas appetizer it would be great. I haven’t seen honey pistachios, Jenna. You find the best foodie items!
Thank you Kitty, the honey roasted pistachios are so good, but so are regular ones, I love that they some already shelled in bags now. Have a great weekend!
The next time you make those little jewels, let me know. I don’t have to come to the party..I can just drive by and pick them up!
ha ha, Sally you are always welcome!
Jenna, these appetizers look amazing! These would be wonderful to serve for a holiday party. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Shannon, they are perfect for holiday parties, easy to make and easy to serve!
Wow! These sound amazing! Perfect for a appetizer for a Holiday party!
Thanks Nancy, these are my new favorite app!
Jenna, I name you Queen of Apps! These look and sound so good. I will be adding this to the holiday appetizers. Thanks for sharing!
ha ha, thank you Pam! These are great for a party, they look pretty and are so easy to serve!
I’m a “plain Jane” eater, but your appetizers caught my eye. The ingredient mixture sounds really good which says a lot coming from a picky eater ~ lol. Thanks for sharing at the Home Matters Party.
Thanks so much Allyson! It is a tasty combo and I will be making this again soon, everyone loved it 🙂
What a great combination of goodies and so easy. These would be good to involve the younger set in making too.
Thanks Linda, and you’re right, this is a great recipe for kids to make, and I’m already thinking about other combos to make different versions 🙂
Delish combo!!
Thanks Patti, they disappeared quickly!
I have been looking for an excuse to get one of those pans and you have just given it to me. These look so yummy and will be perfect for the holiday season.
Pattie, you are going to love this pan!!! And these little tarts are so good, I will be making these again and again!
These look yummy! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! Have a wonderful weekend.
Jenna, such a great little appetizer. Thanks for sharing at Love Your Creativity. I am featuring these little tidbits today.
Thanks Linda, I will be making these again very soon, they are so good!