Description
These Christmas Brie and Pear Phyllo Cups are the ultimate festive appetizer! Creamy brie, honey-glazed pears, and optional crunchy nuts come together in crisp phyllo cups to create a stunning and flavorful holiday treat. Perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort, this recipe is a must-have for your holiday menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 pear, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 12 mini phyllo cups (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a small pan, sauté the diced pear over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add honey and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Cups: Place the phyllo cups on a baking sheet. Add a cube of brie cheese to each cup and top with the pear mixture.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the phyllo cups for 8-10 minutes, or until the brie is melted and the phyllo is golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with nuts and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- These cups are best served immediately, but they can be prepped a day in advance and baked fresh before serving.
- Customize the filling by swapping pears for apples, cranberries, or figs.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for a festive and aromatic touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday / Festive
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg