Sweet And Tart Berry Poppers

These little appetizers are the perfect amount of sweet and tart. You can substitute your favorite preserve in place of the apricot preserve.

Ingredients -

1 1/2 Tablespoons Fresh Cranberries, chopped
1 1/2 Tablespoons Apricot Preserves
1 Package Neufchatel Cheese, 8 oz , softened (cream cheese)
3 Tablespoons Apricot Preserves
1 Package Mini Croustades Crispy Shells, 1.4 oz, (wafer thin round little shells to fill with sweet or savory fillings)
2 Tablespoons Walnuts, chopped, toasted

Preparation:

1. Combine the cranbetties and 1 ½ tablespoons apricot preserves in a large bowl.

2. Stir together the cheese and 3 tablsespoons apricot preserves until smooth in a separate bowl.

3. Place the mixture in a plastic bag and snip the corner.

4. Pipe into crispy shells.

5. Top with the cranberry mixture.

6. Sprinkle with nuts.

7. Enjoy

Cooking Tip

Recipe Idea

You can substitute your favorite preserve in place of the apricot preserve. You can also substitute cream cheese for Neufchatel cheese, and any type of nut in place of the chopped walnuts.

Cooking Tip

Party Idea

Throw a Sunday brunch party with your friends and make it potluck style. This would be the perfect recipe for you to bring because it could not be simpler or more elegant to make. They turn out beautiful every time.