Description
Festive Christmas Brie and Pear Phyllo Cups bring elegant holiday magic to appetizer tables. Crisp phyllo shells cradle creamy brie and sweet pear, offering you a delightful seasonal bite perfect for celebration gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 pear, peeled, cored, and diced
- 12 mini phyllo cups
Nuts and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Gently caramelize diced pears in a skillet over medium warmth, stirring occasionally until they transform into a tender, golden-edged delicacy. Drizzle honey over the fruit and continue cooking for an additional minute, allowing the sugars to create a glossy coating.
- Arrange phyllo cups on a clean baking sheet, preparing them for their delectable transformation. Nestle a precise cube of creamy brie into each delicate vessel, creating a rich foundation for the caramelized pear mixture.
- Heat the oven to a precise 375°F, ensuring an environment perfect for melting and crisping. Slide the prepared cups into the oven, watching as the cheese becomes luxuriously molten and the phyllo edges turn a beautiful golden-brown, typically requiring 8-10 minutes of careful baking.
- Once removed from the oven, enhance the cups with a scattering of toasted nuts, adding a delightful crunch and nutty undertone. For an elegant finishing touch, delicately garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs, which will introduce a subtle herbaceous note to the appetizer.
- Serve these exquisite morsels immediately while they are warm, allowing guests to experience the harmonious blend of melted cheese, caramelized fruit, and crisp pastry in each delightful bite.
Notes
- Select ripe but firm pears to prevent mushy texture and maintain structural integrity during cooking.
- Toast nuts beforehand to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and add delightful crunch to the appetizer.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like goat cheese or blue cheese for unique flavor profiles that complement the sweet pear.
- Choose fresh, high-quality thyme or rosemary to elevate the aromatic experience and add elegant herbal notes to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg