Ingredients:
- 1 package of phyllo dough (about 16 oz), thawed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup fresh cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh rosemary or thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the phyllo dough and cover with a damp kitchen towel to prevent it from drying out.
- Take one sheet of phyllo dough and brush it lightly with melted butter. If youre using garlic powder, sprinkle a little on top.
- Lay another sheet of phyllo on top of the first and brush with butter again. Repeat this process with 3-4 sheets total, stacking and buttering them.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the stacked dough into 12 squares (approximately 4x4 inches).
- Press each square into the wells of a muffin tin, gently forming cups. Repeat until all phyllo squares are used.
- Bake the phyllo cups in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden and flaky. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened goat cheese and cream cheese. Use an electric mixer or a fork to blend until smooth.
- Add the cranberry sauce, rosemary, honey, salt, and pepper, mixing until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Spoon the filling into the baked phyllo cups, filling them generously.
- Return the filled phyllo cups to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, just until the filling is heated through.
- Remove the cups from the oven, garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme leaves, and serve warm or at room temperature.