Description
These Brie Phyllo Cups with Blackberry and Thyme are elegant, bite-sized appetizers featuring crisp mini phyllo shells filled with melted brie, sweet blackberry jam, honey, and topped with fresh blackberries and fragrant thyme. Perfect for entertaining, they combine creamy, sweet, and tangy flavors with a delicate crunch in each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Phyllo Cups
- 15 mini phyllo shells (such as Athens brand)
Filling and Topping
- 2 tablespoons blackberry jam
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 ounces brie, rind removed and cut into 1/2” cubes
- 15 fresh blackberries, rinsed and dried
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) to gently warm and melt the brie without browning too quickly. This moderate temperature allows for even melting inside the phyllo cups.
- Prepare the Phyllo Cups: Arrange the mini phyllo shells evenly on a baking sheet. Into each shell, place a small dab of blackberry jam followed by a drizzle of honey, creating a sweet base layer that compliments the creamy brie.
- Add the Brie: Place a 1/2-inch cube of rind-removed brie cheese on top of the jam and honey mixture in each phyllo shell, ensuring each cup is evenly filled for consistent melting.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes. Bake just until the brie has melted and the phyllo shells turn lightly golden brown on the edges, being careful not to overbake to keep the shells crisp.
- Top and Garnish: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately transfer the phyllo cups onto a wire rack to maintain crispness. Top each melted brie cup with a fresh blackberry and a few thyme leaves, then drizzle with additional honey if desired.
- Serve: Serve the brie phyllo cups right away while warm and crisp for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can fill the phyllo shells with jam, honey, and brie, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours before baking to save time during serving.
- Brie Tips: Use standard brie cheese but remove the rind before cutting into cubes. Freezing the brie slightly makes it easier to cut. Alternatively, use ‘cream of brie’ for an even creamier texture.
- Keep Shells Crisp: After baking, transfer the phyllo cups off the baking sheet onto a wire rack immediately to prevent sogginess from steam and maintain crispness.
- Variations: Add finely chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch; swap blackberries for other berries like raspberries or blueberries; use leftover cranberry sauce instead of jam and honey; substitute honey with maple syrup; reduce or omit honey for a more tart flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo cup
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
