Dark Cherry and Brie Phyllo Bites

Need a super easy appetizer for your next holiday gathering? If so, you’ll definitely want to give these bite-sized phyllo cups a try. A slight hint of maple syrup enhances the flavours of warm, melted Brie and sweet dark cherries. These are absolutely delicious and pretty too!

For a more complex and savory flavour combination, add some fresh thyme leaves to each cup prior to baking.

Yield: 30 appetizers

Total Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

8 oz. Brie, rind removed and cut into 30 small cubes
6 oz. frozen dark cherries, thawed and cut into small pieces, reserve juice
3 Tbsp. real maple syrup
30 frozen phyllo cups
fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place phyllo cups on sheet and add one piece of Brie to each cup.

Top off each cup with an equal amount of chopped cherries and reserved juice.

Drizzle a little maple syrup over each cup and place in preheated oven for 7 – 9 minutes, or until Brie is completely melted.

While baking, make sure the phyllo cups do not burn.

Remove from oven and serve warm.

Enjoy!

* * This recipe is also delicious made with homemade cranberry sauce. Just substitute 6oz of cranberry sauce for the dark cherries and omit the juice.