Description
These mini bites feature a crispy phyllo shell filled with creamy cheese and topped with red pepper jelly, offering a delightful balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15-count) mini phyllo shells
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (about 60 g) red pepper jelly
- Fresh thyme leaves or chopped green onion, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Fill each shell with about 1 teaspoon of softened cream cheese.
- Top each filled shell with about 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper jelly.
- Bake for 5–7 minutes until the shells are crisp and the cream cheese is warmed through.
- Garnish with thyme leaves or chopped green onion, if using.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For the best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy filling. Avoid overbaking the phyllo shells to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini bite
- Calories: 44
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 33mg
- Fat: 2.9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4.1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg