Cheese Coins With Jalapeno Jell

Cheese Coins With Jalapeno Jelly

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2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into; small pieces 1 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese 1/3 cup jalape–o jelly; optional garnish

1. Combine flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a food processor fitted with the metal blade; pulse to combine. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cheese; process until dough starts to hold together.

2. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead a few times. Divide into 4 equal pieces, and roll into logs, each about 6 inches long and 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 3 days. Dough can be stored in the freezer at this point for up to 1 month.

3. Preheat oven to 350¡. Line baking sheets with Silpat baking mats. Cut dough into 1/3-inch-thick slices; place 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool on baking sheet 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. When ready to serve, spoon a small amount of jelly onto center of each coin.

Yield: 6 dozen

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-- -Alan