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Jalapeño Eyeball Tarts

Jalapeño Eyeball Tarts: Spooky Delicious Halloween Treats

These Jalapeño Eyeball Tarts are a fun, spooky appetizer perfect for Halloween gatherings, combining cream cheese, cheddar, and jalapeños.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Base
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Store-bought is a time-saver!
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened for easy spreading.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Block cream cheese works best.
  • 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese Consider variations for an extra cheesy twist.
  • 1/3 cup Pickled Jalapeño Adjust to match your spice preference.
  • 1/4 cup Bacon Crumbles Optional, use pre-cooked for convenience.
  • 2 tablespoons Chives (or Green Onions) Enhance flavor and add color.
For the Topping
  • 2 slices Fresh Jalapeños De-seed for milder heat.
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce For that spooky eyeball effect.

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan
  • mixing bowl
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Puff Pastry Base: Roll out two sheets of puff pastry on a floured surface, press together, and chill in the refrigerator.
  2. Shape Tart Shells: Slice the pastry into discs and press each into the wells of a mini muffin pan.
  3. Make Cream Cheese Filling: Combine cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, bacon, and chives in a bowl and mix until creamy.
  4. Fill Tarts: Fill each shell two-thirds full with the cream cheese mixture using a piping bag.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F and bake tarts for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  6. Top with Jalapeño Slices: Add fresh jalapeño slices to each tart in the last 5 minutes of baking.
  7. Finish and Serve: Allow to cool, drizzle sweet chili sauce in the center of each jalapeño slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill puff pastry before rolling for best texture and avoid overfilling tarts to maintain shape while baking.

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