Boursin and Fig Phyllo Cups

5 from 1 vote

Boursin and Fig Phyllo Cups

These Boursin and Fig Phyllo Cups are a simple, elegant appetizer made with crispy phyllo dough, creamy garlic and herb Boursin cheese, sweet fig butter, and crunchy walnuts. With just a handful of ingredients, they are perfect for holidays, parties, or easy entertaining.

Prep Time25

Cook Time15

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Appetizer, Cheese, Holiday, Nuts, Phyllo

Servings: cups

Author: Carolyn Stilwell

Equipment

Ingredients

6 sheets Phyllo Dough Frozen phyllo sheets, thawed according to package instructions
4 tablespoons Unsalted 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

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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.

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