You’re going to love these elegant Boursin and Fig Phyllo Cups! Each bite is a perfect combination of crunchy, creamy, salty, sweet, and nutty flavors.

These phyllo cups make an ideal party snack or a show-stopping appetizer for your next dinner gathering. The delicate layers of phyllo dough are brushed with ghee or butter, creating an irresistibly golden and crispy texture. Plus, they’re incredibly versatile—you can easily customize them to suit any occasion.

Save this recipe for your next event, and keep reading to see just how simple it is to make these crowd-pleasing bites!

Watch how to make it here!

What ingredients do I need to make these Boursin and Fig Phyllo Cups?

You only need five ingredients (plus optional hot honey and flaky salt) to make these phyllo cups!

• 6 sheets Phyllo Dough, I used frozen phyllo sheets
• 4 tbsp Butter, melted butter or ghee
• 5.3 oz Garlic & Herbs Boursin Cheese, 1 package
• 1/4 cup Fig Butter, I used Trader Joe's Fig Butter (or use fig jam)
• 1/4 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
• Hot Honey, optional to drizzle after baking
• Flaky Salt, optional to sprinkle after baking

How do I make this tasty appetizer?

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease muffin pan with butter or oil spray.
2. Meanwhile, brush one sheet of phyllo evenly with melted butter or ghee. Place a second sheet of phyllo on top and brush it with more melted butter or ghee. Repeat this process with the remaining four phyllo sheets, brushing each sheet with butter or ghee before layering.
3. Using a sharp knife, cut the stacked phyllo dough into twelve 4-inch squares. Stack three squares on top of each other, rotating them so the corners don't overlap. Gently press the stack of three squares into a prepared muffin cup. Repeat this process with the remaining phyllo squares to make a total of twelve phyllo cups.

1. Divide the Boursin cheese into twelve equal portions and place one portion in each phyllo cup. Top each with a spoonful of fig butter, then evenly sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the jam in each cup.

1. Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crispy.
2. Optional: Drizzle each phyllo cup with hot honey and sprinkle with flaky salt. Remove the cups from the muffin pan and serve.

How can I customize these bites?

The possibilities are endless, but here are some ideas!

1. Cheese Variations:
   • Swap the Garlic & Herbs Boursin for other flavors of Boursin, whipped goat cheese, ricotta cheese, or cream cheese.
   • Add another cheese you enjoy such as blue cheese crumbles or shredded parmesan.
2. Jam Substitutes:
   • Replace the fig butter with other fruit spreads like raspberry jam, apricot preserves, or orange marmalade for a different sweet note.
   • Try savory spreads like onion jam or tomato jam.
3. Nut Swaps:
   • Use pecans, pistachios, or slivered almonds instead of walnuts for a similar crunch, but different flavors.
4. Post-Baking Topping Ideas:
   • Drizzle with balsamic glaze or pomegranate molasses instead of hot honey.
   • Sprinkle with freshly chopped rosemary, thyme, or other fresh herbs of your choosing.
   • Consider a drizzle of chili oil or chili crisp for a pop of heat.

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