Blackberry Thyme Farmer Cheese Phyllo Cups Recipe
These Blackberry Thyme Farmer Cheese Phyllo Cups combine the delicate crispness of mini phyllo shells with creamy farmer cheese, sweet blackberry preserves, fresh blackberries, and a hint of aromatic thyme for a perfect bite-sized appetizer or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 15 phyllo cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Phyllo Cups
- 1 package (15 count) mini phyllo pastry shells
Fillings
- 1/3 cup Farmer Cheese
- 3 tablespoons blackberry preserves (adjust to taste)
- 15 fresh blackberries
- Fresh thyme, chopped or minced (about 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Thaw Phyllo Cups: Remove the mini phyllo pastry cups from the freezer and allow them to thaw sitting on the countertop for about 10 minutes, so they are ready to fill.
- Fill with Farmer Cheese: Using a teaspoon, spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of Lifeway Farmer Cheese into each phyllo cup, filling all 15 cups evenly with the creamy cheese base.
- Add Blackberry Preserves: Layer a small amount of blackberry preserves over the cheese in each cup. You can add more if you prefer a sweeter taste.
- Top with Fresh Blackberries: Place one fresh blackberry on top of the preserves in each cup to add freshness and texture.
- Garnish with Thyme: Sprinkle freshly chopped or minced thyme over each phyllo cup to add a fragrant herbal note and complete the flavor balance.
Notes
- Ensure phyllo cups are fully thawed before filling to avoid cracking or breaking.
- Farmer cheese can be substituted with cream cheese or ricotta if unavailable, but the texture and tang differ slightly.
- For extra visual appeal, lightly drizzle honey over the top just before serving.
- Can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated, but fill the phyllo cups just before serving to maintain their crispness.
- Fresh thyme can be replaced with finely chopped mint for a different herbal flavor.
Keywords: Blackberry phyllo cups, Farmer cheese appetizer, Mini phyllo desserts, Thyme blackberry bites, No-cook appetizers
