Description
A delicious appetizer featuring phyllo pastry cups filled with a sweet and tangy cream cheese mixture topped with cranberry pepper jelly and garnished with fresh parsley.
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
- For a spicier kick, consider adding more pepper jelly.
- These cups can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Walnuts can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg