Description
Easy Brie Phyllo Cups with Blackberry and Thyme feature creamy plant-based brie cheese nestled in flaky, crisp phyllo shells, topped with juicy blackberries and fresh thyme. This elegant yet simple appetizer offers a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and herbal flavors, ideal for entertaining or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Phyllo Cups
- Phyllo dough sheets, 8-12 sheets
- Olive oil (natural), for brushing
Filling and Topping
- Brie cheese (plant-based), about 8 ounces, cut into small chunks or slices
- Fresh blackberries, 2-3 berries per cup
- Fresh thyme leaves, a few sprigs
- Honey (natural), for drizzling
- Lemon zest (natural), from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the Phyllo Cups: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Carefully unroll the phyllo dough, covering it with a damp towel to keep it from drying out. Take one sheet at a time and brush lightly with olive oil (natural). Layer 3-4 sheets in small muffin tin cups, brushing olive oil between each layer to create crisp, golden shells.
- Add the Brie Cheese: Cut the plant-based brie into bite-sized chunks or slices. Gently place a portion into each prepared phyllo cup, allowing the cheese to settle inside the shell and melt slightly during baking.
- Top with Blackberries and Thyme: Place 2-3 fresh blackberries on top of the brie in each cup. Scatter fresh thyme leaves over the berries to add a fragrant herbal note that balances the sweetness and creaminess.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crisp, and the plant-based brie is soft and slightly melted.
- Add Final Touches: Remove the phyllo cups from the oven. Zest fresh lemon over each cup and drizzle a small amount of natural honey on top to brighten the flavors and add a lovely finishing touch.
Notes
- Keep unused phyllo dough covered with a damp towel to prevent drying and cracking.
- Brush olive oil generously between phyllo layers for a golden, crispy texture.
- Portion plant-based brie evenly for consistent flavor and melting.
- Use the freshest blackberries and thyme for best flavor and aroma.
- Watch closely during baking to avoid burning the delicate phyllo layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Brie phyllo cups, plant-based brie appetizer, blackberry thyme appetizer, easy party appetizer, bite-sized snack