Description
Festive Christmas Bruschetta Phyllo Cups blend Italian tradition with holiday cheer, creating a delightful appetizer that sparkles with seasonal flavors. Crisp phyllo shells cradle fresh ingredients, promising a merry bite that brings joy to your celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Components:
- 25 phyllo cups
- 30 cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 4 ounces (113 grams) feta cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- Fresh basil, chopped
Sauce:
- 2.3 tablespoons (34 milliliters) balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy feta filling by blending feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a food processor until silky smooth.
- Transfer the whipped feta mixture into a piping bag or use a spoon to carefully fill each delicate phyllo cup approximately three-quarters full.
- Create a vibrant bruschetta topping by gently combining finely chopped cherry tomatoes with freshly torn basil leaves, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Elegantly top the creamy feta base in each phyllo cup with the prepared tomato and basil mixture, distributing the bruschetta evenly.
- Enhance the appetizer’s visual appeal and taste by delicately drizzling balsamic glaze over the filled cups.
- Add a final flourish by garnishing with additional fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese to elevate the presentation.
- Serve these festive phyllo cups immediately to preserve their crisp texture and maximize flavor intensity.
Notes
- Prepare the feta mixture ahead of time and refrigerate for deeper flavor infusion, allowing ingredients to meld together beautifully.
- Ensure phyllo cups are room temperature before filling to prevent cracking or breaking during preparation.
- Toast phyllo cups briefly before adding filling to enhance crispiness and prevent soggy bottoms, creating a delightful textural contrast.
- Drain tomatoes thoroughly to avoid excess liquid pooling in the cups, maintaining the perfect appetizer consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg