Boursin and Fig Phyllo Cups
Updated Dec 23, 2025, Published on Dec 13, 2024
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These Boursin and Fig Phyllo Cups are an elegant appetizer made with crispy phyllo dough, creamy garlic and herb Boursin cheese, sweet fig butter, and crunchy walnuts. Each bite hits the perfect balance of savory and sweet with a buttery crunch.
They are easy to assemble and ideal for holidays, parties, or entertaining. Serve them warm straight from the oven alongside festive bites like Better Than Jingle Jangle or Baked Brie with Cherry Preserves and Pistachios.
🐝 Quick Look: Boursin and Fig Phyllo Cups Recipe
- ⏱ Prep Time: 25 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 40 minutes
- 🍽 Servings: 12 cups
- ⚡ Calories: ~143 per cup
- 🍳 Cook Method: Baked in muffin pan
- 🧂 Main Ingredients: Phyllo dough, Boursin cheese, fig butter, walnuts
- 👩🍳 Flavor Profile: Savory, creamy, lightly sweet
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy. Simple assembly with minimal prep.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Elegant but easy to make with simple ingredients and straightforward assembly. For another low-effort appetizer, try my Whipped Feta.
- Perfect sweet and savory balance thanks to creamy garlic and herb Boursin, sweet fig butter, and crunchy walnuts in every bite. Have extra Boursin on hand? Try this Baked Boursin and Butternut Squash Pasta.
- Crispy, golden phyllo texture that bakes up light and flaky, making these bites irresistible straight from the oven.
- Great for holidays and entertaining whether you’re hosting a party, bringing an appetizer to a gathering, or building a festive snack spread. Serve alongside Caramelized Shallot Dip and Baked Brie with Cherry Preserves.
- Easy to customize with different cheeses, jams, or nuts depending on what you have on hand or the occasion.
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Key Ingredients
You only need five ingredients (plus optional hot honey and flaky salt) to make these phyllo cups.
See the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients with exact quantities.
- Phyllo Dough: Phyllo dough creates the light, flaky cups that hold all the filling. Look for thin sheets and thaw according to package instructions before using.
- Fig Butter: Fig butter adds a sweet contrast to the savory Boursin. Any fig butter or fig jam will work well here, so use what you have or what’s easiest to find.
Tips and Substitutions
- Work quickly with phyllo dough: Keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel while assembling to prevent them from drying out.
- Thaw phyllo properly: Frozen phyllo dough works well, but be sure to thaw it according to package instructions before using.
- Serve fresh for best texture: Phyllo cups are best enjoyed warm shortly after baking, when the shells are crisp and flaky.
- Cheese swaps: Other Boursin flavors work well here, as do whipped goat cheese, ricotta, or cream cheese. A small sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles or parmesan adds extra savory flavor.
- Fig butter substitutes: Fig jam or other fruit spreads like raspberry or apricot preserves can be used in place of fig butter. For a more savory twist, onion jam or tomato jam also work.
- Nut swaps: Pecans, pistachios, or slivered almonds can be used instead of walnuts for a similar crunch.
- Finish to taste: After baking, try a drizzle of balsamic glaze or chili oil, or sprinkle with fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme.
How to Make Boursin and Fig Phyllo Cups
See the recipe card below for full instructions and exact amounts.
- Layer the phyllo sheets on a clean surface, brushing each sheet evenly with melted butter.
- Cut the stacked phyllo into squares and gently press them into a greased muffin pan to form cups.
- Fill each phyllo cup with an even amount of garlic and herb Boursin cheese.
- Spoon a small amount of fig butter over the Boursin in each phyllo cup.
- Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly over the fig butter filling.
- Bake until the phyllo cups are golden and crisp, then remove from the oven to cool slightly.
Boursin and Fig Phyllo Cups FAQs
Yes. Store-bought phyllo cups can be used to save time. Fill each cup with Boursin cheese, top with fig butter and walnuts, then bake according to the package instructions until warmed through.
If you do not have fig butter, fig jam or fig preserves work well as a substitute. Other fruit spreads like raspberry jam or apricot preserves can also be used for a similar sweet contrast to the savory cheese.
Phyllo dough dries out quickly, so keep any unused sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel while you work. This helps prevent cracking and tearing as you form the cups.
Reheat leftover phyllo cups in a 350°F oven until warmed through. Avoid reheating in the microwave, as it will soften the phyllo and make the cups less crisp.
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Boursin and Fig Phyllo Cups
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 sheets Phyllo Dough, Frozen phyllo sheets, thawed according to package instructions
- 4 tablespoons Butter, melted butter or ghee
- 5.3 ounces Garlic & Herbs Boursin Cheese, 1 package
- ¼ cup Fig Butter
- ¼ cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
- Hot Honey, optional
- Flaky Salt, optional
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a muffin pan with butter or oil spray.
- Layer Phyllo: Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush evenly with melted butter or ghee. Top with a second sheet and brush again. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with butter.
- Cut and Shape: Using a sharp knife, cut the stacked phyllo into twelve 4-inch squares. Stack three squares at a time, rotating them so the corners do not overlap. Gently press each stack into a muffin cup to form a phyllo cup.
- Fill: Divide the Boursin cheese evenly among the phyllo cups. Spoon a small amount of fig butter over each, then sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
- Bake: Bake for 15 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crisp.
- Finish: Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired. Remove from the pan and serve warm.
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Notes
- Phyllo Dough Tips: Frozen phyllo dough works well for this recipe. Thaw according to package instructions and keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel while assembling to prevent drying out.
- Fig Butter Substitute: Fig butter adds a sweet contrast to the savory cheese, but fig jam works just as well. Use any smooth fruit spread you enjoy.
- Nut Swaps: Walnuts add great crunch, but pecans or pistachios can be substituted if preferred.
- Finishing Touches: These phyllo cups are delicious on their own, but a drizzle of hot honey or a sprinkle of flaky salt after baking adds extra flavor.
- Storage & Reheating: Phyllo cups are best served fresh while the shells are crisp. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly in a 350°F oven until warmed through. Avoid reheating in the microwave, as the phyllo will soften.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love any recipe with Boursin and this one is no exception! It’s elegant and surprisingly easy to make. I hope you love it!