Description
A delightful appetizer made with creamy filling and a touch of sweetness and spice, served in crispy phyllo cups.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 phyllo pastry cups
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry pepper jelly
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the phyllo cups on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cranberry pepper jelly, chopped green onions, and walnuts (if using). Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the phyllo cups from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each phyllo cup, filling them generously.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added flavor.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- You can adjust the amount of cranberry pepper jelly based on your desired sweetness and spice levels.
- Walnuts can be omitted if there are nut allergies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg