Mini Pear Brie Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease or spray 24 mini muffin cups.
2. 2
   Remove pie crust from pouch; place crust flat on lightly floured surface.
3. 3
   If necessary, press out folds or creases.
4. 4
   With a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut 12 rounds.
5. 5
   Repeat with second crust.
6. 6
   Press rounds in bottom and up sides of 24 miniature muffin cups.
7. 7
   In small bowl, mix pear, brown sugar, red pepper and honey.
8. 8
   Place 1 cheese chunk in each cup.
9. 9
   Top with 1 heaping teaspoon pear mixture.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with pecans.
11. 11
    Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown.
12. 12
    Cool 5 minutes; remove from muffin pans.
13. 13
    Serve warm.