Description
These Brie Phyllo Cups with Blackberry and Thyme are elegant, bite-sized appetizers perfect for entertaining. Crispy mini phyllo shells are filled with a blend of blackberry jam, honey, and creamy brie cheese, then baked until melty and topped with fresh blackberries and thyme for a sweet and savory flavor combination that delights the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Phyllo Cups
- 15 mini phyllo shells (such as Athens brand)
Filling
- 2 tablespoons blackberry jam
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into ½-inch cubes
Toppings & Garnish
- 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) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature while you prepare the phyllo cups.
- Prepare Phyllo Shells: Arrange the mini phyllo shells evenly on a baking sheet, making sure they are spaced apart for even baking.
- Add Filling: Place a small dab of blackberry jam and honey inside each phyllo shell. Then top each with a ½-inch cube of rind-removed brie cheese to ensure creamy melting without bitterness.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the brie is melted and the phyllo shells turn lightly golden brown and crisp.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the cups from the oven and immediately transfer them to a wire rack to maintain crispness. Top each cup with a fresh blackberry and a few thyme leaves. Optionally, drizzle with additional honey before serving warm.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can fill the shells with jam, honey, and brie up to 2-3 hours before baking. Store them refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Type of Brie: Use standard brie cheese, carefully removing the rind before cutting into cubes. Freezing the brie briefly helps with easier cutting. Alternatively, use “cream of brie” for a smoother texture.
- Maintain Crispness: After baking, transfer the phyllo cups to a wire rack immediately to allow airflow and keep the shells crisp.
- Variations: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch, substitute blackberries with other berries, use leftover cranberry sauce instead of jam, replace honey with maple syrup, or reduce honey for a tangier flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
