Mini Phyllo Cups with Brie, Pecans & Cranberry Drizzle

Here’s a  recipe for Mini Phyllo Cups with Brie, Pecans & Cranberry Drizzle—a perfect elegant appetizer that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients:

• Phyllo cups:

  • 1 package of mini phyllo tart shells (usually found in the freezer or refrigerated section)

• Brie cheese:

  • About 8 oz Brie, cut into small cubes or slices (enough to fit into each mini cup)

• Pecans:

  • 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped

  • Optional: Toasted for extra flavor

• Cranberry sauce or cranberry drizzle:

  • 1/2 cup whole cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)

  • OR cranberry reduction glaze (recipe below)

• Honey or maple syrup: (optional, for extra sweetness)

  • 1-2 tbsp

• Fresh herbs for garnish (optional):

  • Small sprigs of thyme or rosemary

Cranberry Drizzle (optional glaze recipe):

1. In a small saucepan, combine:

   • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

   • 1/4 cup sugar

   • 1/4 cup water

   • 1 tbsp lemon juice

2. Simmer over medium heat until cranberries burst and sauce thickens (about 10-15 minutes).

3. Strain to remove solids if you want a smooth glaze or leave chunky for texture.

4. Cool before drizzling over the phyllo cups.

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Phyllo Cups:
   Arrange the mini phyllo cups on a baking sheet.

3. Add Brie:
   Place a cube or slice of Brie inside each phyllo cup. You want enough to fill but not overflow.

4. Add Pecans:
   Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of the Brie. If you want to toast pecans first, spread them on a baking sheet and toast for about 5 minutes at 350°F until fragrant.

5. Bake:
   Bake the filled cups in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the Brie is melted and bubbly.

6. Add Cranberry Drizzle:
   Once out of the oven, drizzle cranberry sauce or the cranberry glaze on top of each mini cup.

7. Optional Touch:
   Drizzle a little honey or maple syrup on top for extra sweetness. Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired.

Serving:

• Serve warm on a platter.

• These are perfect for holiday parties, cocktail hours, or any special occasion.

Tips:

• Brie rind is edible, so you don’t need to remove it unless you prefer to.

• You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if you like.

• Mini phyllo cups can sometimes be fragile—handle gently to avoid breakage.