Description
These Goat Cheese and Honey Bites are a delightful combination of creamy goat cheese, sweet honey, and crunchy nuts nestled in crispy phyllo cups. Perfect for any gathering or as a savory-sweet snack!
Ingredients
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Goat Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces goat cheese (softened)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as thyme, parsley, or chives, finely chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 1/4 cup honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 24 mini phyllo cups (store-bought)
- fresh thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, herbs, and black pepper until smooth.
- Fill the Phyllo Cups: Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into the phyllo cups evenly.
- Bake: Arrange the filled cups on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until warmed through and lightly golden.
- Finish and Serve: Top each bite with toasted nuts, a drizzle of honey, and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These can be prepared in advance by filling the cups and refrigerating them before baking.
- For a variation, try using pistachios or almonds instead of walnuts.
- A drizzle of balsamic glaze complements the honey beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
