Heat oven to 400F. Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. On lightly floured surface, unfold pastry sheet.
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Cooking Spray
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Muffin Liners
Oven
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Cut sheet into 6 rows by 6 rows to get 36 (1 1/2-inch) squares. Lightly press 1 square into center of each muffin cup, pressing center to bottom of cup with finger.
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Bake 10 minutes.
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Oven
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Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix cherries and cherry preserves until well blended; set aside.
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Cherry Preserves
Cherries
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Bowl
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Press centers of pastry cups with handle of wooden spoon; bake 6 to 8 minutes longer or until golden brown.
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Pastry Shells
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Wooden Spoon
Oven
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Immediately press pastry cups in center again. Fill each cup with about 1 heaping teaspoon cheese; top with 1/4 teaspoon cherry mixture.
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Pastry Shells
Cheese
Cherries
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Sprinkle evenly with pecans.
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Pecans
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Bake 2 to 4 minutes or just until cheese is melted. Carefully remove from muffin cups; place on serving platter.