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:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Unroll the phyllo dough and cover with a damp kitchen towel to prevent it from drying out.
  3. Take one sheet of phyllo dough and brush it lightly with melted butter. If youre using garlic powder, sprinkle a little on top.
  4. 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.
  5. Use a sharp knife to cut the stacked dough into 12 squares (approximately 4x4 inches).
  6. Press each square into the wells of a muffin tin, gently forming cups. Repeat until all phyllo squares are used.
  7. 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.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  9. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened goat cheese and cream cheese. Use an electric mixer or a fork to blend until smooth.
  10. Add the cranberry sauce, rosemary, honey, salt, and pepper, mixing until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  11. Spoon the filling into the baked phyllo cups, filling them generously.
  12. Return the filled phyllo cups to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, just until the filling is heated through.
  13. Remove the cups from the oven, garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme leaves, and serve warm or at room temperature.