Description
These Pomegranate and Goat Cheese Phyllo Bites are a deliciously elegant appetizer that combines creamy goat cheese with sweet pomegranate arils and fragrant thyme, all encased in crispy phyllo shells. Perfect for gatherings or special occasions, they are easy to make and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 frozen phyllo shells
- 4 tablespoons goat cheese (chèvre)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Assemble the Phyllo Cups: Place about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese into each phyllo shell. Add a small pinch of fresh thyme and drizzle about 1/8 teaspoon of honey over each cup.
- Bake: Arrange the filled phyllo cups on a baking sheet and bake for 6-7 minutes, or until the cheese is warmed through and the shells are slightly golden.
- Add Pomegranate: Once out of the oven, top each phyllo cup with an extra pinch of fresh thyme and about 1 teaspoon of pomegranate arils.
- Serve: These bites can be served warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt before baking.
- These bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg