Preheat & Prepare:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cut the Pastry:

• Cut the puff pastry into 9 equal rectangles.
• Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Use a fork to dock the centers, leaving a ¼-inch border untouched.

Prepare the Filling:

• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, Colby cheese, scallions, bacon, and chopped jalapeño.
• Mix until thoroughly combined.

Assemble the Tarts:

• Spoon about 3 tablespoons of filling onto each pastry rectangle.
• Spread evenly, keeping the borders clean.
• Top each tart with sliced jalapeños.
• Brush the pastry borders with beaten egg.

Bake:

• Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

Prepare the Glaze:

• In a small bowl, mix pepper jelly and hot water.
• Whisk until smooth (microwave in 20-second intervals if needed).

Finish & Serve:

• Brush warm tarts with a thin layer of pepper jelly glaze.
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.