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Phyllo Cups
Phyllo Cups are delicate, crispy shells made by layering thin sheets of phyllo pastry brushed with butter and baking until golden. Their crisp texture creates a light and flaky base ideal for a variety of fillings, making them suitable for appetizers or small desserts. Preparing and baking these cups in a mini muffin tin gives them a uniform, sturdy shape.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
20
shells
Calories:
35 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 heets phyllo pastry
- ¼ cup butter melted, more as needed, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- If phyllo dough is frozen, completely thaw it according to package directions.
- Lay one sheet of dough out and brush with a light coating of butter. Top with a second sheet and brush with butter.
- Repeat with remaining dough until you have 5 layers.
- Cut into 3.5" x 3.5" squares. Gently press into a mini muffin tin. Poke the bottom of the dough with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Bake 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and gently press the center using a small spoon. Return the cups to the oven and continue baking 4-6 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and immediately remove from the muffin pan.
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Notes
- Handle phyllo dough gently and keep unused sheets covered to prevent drying.
- Store baked phyllo cups in a single layer inside a rigid container; they keep well refrigerated for up to one week.
- Fill chilled cups shortly before serving to maintain crispness, especially with moist fillings like pudding.
- For warm fillings, fill cups and bake at 350°F for about 10 to 12 minutes; avoid overly watery fillings to prevent soggy shells.
- Ingredients with high moisture, such as mushrooms or meats, should be cooked before filling the cups.
- Thaw frozen phyllo dough slowly in the refrigerator overnight for best handling.
Nutrition Information
Calories
35
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
23mg
(1%)
Potassium
4mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
71IU
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 shells
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35 | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 71IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.