Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)
  • 1 - 17 1/3 ounce phyllo puff pastry sheet (Pepperidge Farm 2-pack 17.3oz/1.1 lbs)
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen pitted cherries, thawed (dark sweet cherries are best)
  • 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream, prepared (whipped)
  • 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon brewed espresso, cooled (or strong brewed black coffee)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces, divided (little chips)
  • 1/4 cup graham cracker, crushed into crumbs

Method

  • NOTE: You will need a non-stick mini muffin pan.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spread a little of the flour onto some wax paper and unfold one of the puff pastry sheets onto it. Roll the dough with a floured rolling pin until it is 12X12 inches.
  • Using a knife, cut the pastry dough into 24 squares. Repeat this process with the other sheet of puff pastry for a total of 48 squares.
  • Shape a square of puff pastry into each muffin tin slot and then place a cherry into the bottom of each. Careful to not let any puff pastry square touch another and keep the tops open for filling.
  • In a large bowl, using electric beaters; whip the heavy whipping cream and then add the mascarpone cheese in chunks and whip to blend completely.
  • In a little bowl; mix the strong coffee with the cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar until it forms a paste. Add to the mascarpone mix and blend well.
  • With a spoon, stir in 1/4 cup pecan chips reserving the other 1/4 cup for garnish. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs. Place mascarpone mix in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Bake the puff pastry squares with cherries for 13 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Use a fork to gently remove puff pastry wontons from the muffin pan to a serving plate. (they will come right out, the fork is to keep from burning your fingers).
  • Allow the puff pastry wontons to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Place a heaping teaspoon of the mascarpone filling over each cherry. Sprinkle each wonton with a bit of the reserved pecan bits then serve!