Description
Delightful and elegant Brie Phyllo Cups filled with a luscious combination of blackberry jam, honey, and creamy melted brie, topped with fresh blackberries and thyme. Perfect as a sophisticated appetizer or party snack, these bite-sized treats offer a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a crisp phyllo cup base.
Ingredients
Scale
Phyllo Cups
- 15 mini phyllo shells (such as Athens brand)
Filling
- 2 tablespoons blackberry jam
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 ounces brie, rind removed and cut into ½ inch cubes
Toppings
- 15 fresh blackberries, rinsed and dried
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) so it’s ready when you assemble your phyllo cups.
- Arrange Phyllo Shells: Place the 15 mini phyllo shells evenly on a baking sheet, ensuring they have enough space to bake evenly.
- Add Jam and Honey: Put a small dollop of blackberry jam and honey inside each phyllo shell to create a flavorful base layer.
- Top with Brie Cubes: Gently place one ½-inch cube of brie cheese into each shell, nestling it atop the jam and honey mixture.
- Bake: Bake the filled phyllo cups in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, just until the brie begins to melt and the phyllo shells turn lightly golden brown and crisp.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the cups from the oven and immediately top each with one fresh blackberry and a few fresh thyme leaves for an aromatic touch.
- Final Touch: Optionally drizzle a little extra honey over the cups for added sweetness and gloss. Serve the phyllo cups warm for best flavor and texture.
- Keep Crisp: After baking, transfer the phyllo cups onto a wire rack to prevent sogginess and maintain their crispness until serving.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Assemble the phyllo cups with jam, honey, and brie up to 2-3 hours before baking and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
- Type of Brie: Use standard brie cheese with the rind removed. Freezing the brie briefly can help remove rind and cut neat cubes. Alternatively, use “cream of brie” for an easier scoop-and-fill method.
- Maintain Crispness: After baking, immediately transfer cups to a wire rack to keep phyllo shells crisp from air circulation.
- Variations: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for texture; substitute blackberries with other berries; use leftover cranberry sauce instead of jam and berries; swap honey with maple syrup; reduce or omit honey for a less sweet, more tart flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
