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Mini Phyllo Cups with Goat Cheese and Fig Jam

Irresistible Mini Phyllo Cups with Goat Cheese and Fig Jam

These Mini Phyllo Cups with Goat Cheese and Fig Jam are a delightful combination of creamy goat cheese and sweet fig jam in crispy phyllo shells.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shell
  • 12 pieces Mini Phyllo Shells pre-baked shells from the freezer section
For the Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Goat Cheese soft and at room temperature
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened for smooth mixing
For the Sweet Topping
  • ½ cup Fig Jam high-quality or homemade
  • Honey optional drizzle
For Garnish and Flavor
  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves adds herby note
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • Chopped Walnuts or Pecans optional for topping crunch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking tray
  • Spoon
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Cheese Filling: Blend goat cheese and cream cheese until smooth for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and honey if desired. Set aside.
  2. Assemble the Phyllo Cups: Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange mini phyllo shells on a baking tray, spaced evenly.
  3. Fill the Cups: Spoon or pipe cheese mixture into phyllo shells, leaving space for fig jam. Smooth tops.
  4. Add Fig Jam: Spoon about ½ tsp of fig jam onto each filled cup for sweetness and glossy finish.
  5. Optional Bake: Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes to melt cheese without browning.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Drizzle honey, sprinkle thyme, and nuts before serving hot or cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble cups close to serving time to maintain crispness. Use quality ingredients for best taste.

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