Cranberry & Cream Cheese Mini Phyllo Bites {Christmas Party Appetizers}
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 15
 
These cute mini phyllo tarts filled with cream cheese and homemade cranberry-pepper jam are the perfect one-bite Christmas party appetizers. Plus, it takes just 10 minutes to make them!
You will need:
  • Mini Phyllo Tarts - 1 pack, 15 numbers
  • Cream cheese - 4 oz
  • Cranberry Pepper Jam - 5-6 tbsp (see recipe link below)
  • Thyme - a few sprigs (or rosemary)
How to:
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg.F.
  2. Line the tart cups in a baking tray or cookie sheet. Divide the cream cheese among the tart cups. Bake for 7-8 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven. Using a spoon, gently smooth the softened cheese in the cups. Top each tart with 1 tsp of cranberry jam. Decorate with fresh thyme or rosemary. Serve immediately.
Notes:
1. Pre-baked mini phyllo tarts are available in the freezer section of your local grocery. There is no need to thaw them before baking.
2. This recipe is easily scaled up.
Recipe by At The Corner of Happy And Harried at https://www.happyandharried.com/2016/11/27/cranberry-cream-cheese-mini-phyllo-bites-christmas-party-appetizers/