Description
Cranberry brie thyme phyllo cups delight party guests with festive flavors that dance between sweet and savory. Crisp phyllo pastry cradles warm, melted brie and tangy cranberry sauce, inviting you to savor each delectable, elegant bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1 package phyllo dough cups (about 15 cups)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Carefully arrange phyllo cups on the sheet, delicately coating each with a thin layer of melted butter to ensure a crisp, golden exterior.
- Create a vibrant filling by combining chopped cranberries with honey, freshly minced thyme, a whisper of salt, and a crack of black pepper, stirring until the ingredients meld together harmoniously.
- Nestle a creamy Brie cube into each delicate phyllo cup, crowning it with a generous spoonful of the tangy cranberry-thyme mixture.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the cups to transform for 8-10 minutes until the Brie becomes luxuriously molten and the phyllo achieves a stunning golden-brown crispness.
- Extract the aromatic cups from the oven, optionally drizzling with a rich balsamic glaze and scattering additional thyme leaves as a final flourish before presenting these elegant bite-sized delicacies.
Notes
- Assemble these delightful bites up to 2 hours before baking, keeping them refrigerated to maintain crisp phyllo texture.
- Choose a soft, creamy Brie that melts beautifully, ensuring a luxurious, smooth filling in each cup.
- Swap Brie for dairy-free cheese alternatives to accommodate vegan or lactose-intolerant guests without compromising flavor.
- Chop cranberries and prepare thyme mixture in advance, streamlining party preparation and reducing last-minute stress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg