Description
These Cranberry Brie Phyllo Cups are the perfect holiday appetizer, featuring a delicious combination of creamy brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and aromatic herbs baked in crispy phyllo shells.
Ingredients
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Phyllo Cups:
- 1 package (15 count) mini phyllo shells
Brie Filling:
- 4 ounces brie cheese, cubed (rind removed if preferred)
Cranberry Topping:
- ⅓ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Additional:
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- honey for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Fill the shells: Add one cube of brie to each phyllo shell. Top each with cranberry sauce, rosemary or thyme, and nuts if using.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the brie is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and drizzle with honey if desired.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use fig jam or apricot preserves instead of cranberry sauce for a different flavor.
- These can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving.
- For extra crunch, toast the nuts before adding to the cups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
