Apple Brie Phyllo Cups

A close up image of a Brie Apple Phyllo Cup on a pan.

These apple brie phyllo cups are a quick appetizer with crisp SnapDragon apples, creamy Brie, smoky bacon, and a drizzle of honey. Ready in 20 minutes, they’re the perfect holiday starter or a simple snack for last-minute get-togethers.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Christmas, Fall, Holiday, New Years, Thanksgiving

Diet Low Salt

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings pieces

Calories 38kcal

Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

12 mini phyllo cups (I find them frozen in near the phyllo dough)
1 small wedge brie cheese or whatever creamy cheese you prefer
½ apple sliced thin and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice about ½ lemon
3 slices bacon cooked until crispy and crumbled
2 Tablespoons Honey for drizzling

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a pan with parchment or foil for easy clean up.
Arrange phyllo cups on the pan.
Cut brie into bite size pieces and place them into the phyllo cups.
Drizzle apple pieces with lemon juice toss to evenly coated.
Place 2-3 pieces of the apples into each phyllo cup.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon generously into each phyllo cup.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is nicely melted.
Drizzle very lightly with honey and serve immediately.

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Notes

Fry the bacon nice and crispy so you don’t end up with any chewy bites.
No need to peel the apples. I think the skin adds a gorgeous pop of color to the dish!
Cut the brie into small, bite-sized chunks so it melts evenly. If the pieces are too big, they may not soften all the way through.
Tuck the apple slices into the brie at a little angle so they fan out. It makes the cups look extra pretty once they’re baked.
Go light on the honey drizzle. A little sweetness goes a long way and keeps the cups from getting soggy.
For an extra pop of flavor, sprinkle on chopped pecans, dried cranberries, or a touch of cinnamon.
Mix things up by swapping the apples for pears or figs for a fun twist on the classic brie apple combo.
Ingredients to prep ahead- Cook and crumble the bacon, slice the apple (tossed in lemon juice), and cut the brie into cubes.
Leftovers and storage- Leftovers keep in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven so the shells stay crisp. Freezing isn’t recommended as phyllo loses its crunch and turns soggy.

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