Description
Delicate phyllo pastry cups filled with creamy melted brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and fresh thyme—these bite-sized holiday appetizers are both elegant and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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- 15 mini phyllo pastry shells (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 wheel of brie cheese (about 8 oz), rind removed and cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry preferred)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Optional: drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the phyllo cups on a baking sheet.
- Place a cube of brie into each phyllo shell.
- Top with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the brie is melted and the phyllo is golden and crisp.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
- Drizzle with honey if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole berry cranberry sauce for better texture and presentation.
- These can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Fresh thyme adds a savory note that balances the sweetness of the cranberry and honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
