Cranberry Brie Phyllo Cups - An Easy Appetizer Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep phyllo cups from getting soggy? ›

As soon as you pull the baked brie cups from the oven, transfer them to a wire rack. The air circulating underneath the phyllo will prevent them from becoming soggy. Keep phyllo cups on a wire rack until ready to serve.

Brie cheese is the perfect partner to jam! It pairs beautifully with jam varieties, such as: fig, apricot, blackberry, boysenberry or cherry jam.

As mentioned, brie's mild, yet buttery and nutty flavor pairs well with so many things. Some examples are salami, prosciutto, pickles, apricots, apples, pears, dates, almonds, candied walnuts, and pecans.

Phyllo must be completely thawed and at room temperature for best results.

To Use: For optimal freshness, freeze until ready to use. May store at room temperature. Unless recipe requires baking, crisp shells prior to filling for best texture. Add hot, cold or room temperature fillings.

Do you take the rind off before baking? Keep the rind on, as it will help the cheese hold its shape so it doesn't all melt out. The rind is also edible, so you can enjoy it with the melted cheese, or simply remove the top layer after baking and dunk in crusty bread like a fondue.

How to properly eat brie cheese: There is no proper way to eat brie. You can eat it at room temperature, hot, spread it on a cracker, slice it in a sandwich, melt it, top it, and the list goes on.

Pecans + Brie – If it's a combo of crunchy and creamy that you're looking for, you'll love raw pecans sprinkled on top of brie!

What meat tastes best with brie? ›

If you want to serve cheese as the French do, you should serve it to your dinner guests as an individual course before your dessert. Doing this allows the Brie to have a moment in the spotlight. However, many people also serve Brie as an appetizer with fruit, meat, and crackers.

Typically people prefer a sweet fruitier topping for brie and will often mix a jam with toasted nuts or herbs to spoon over top but a savory pairing such as our Triple Ale Onion Spread which is a caramelized onion jam made with 3 craft beers is a wonderful savory alternative for pairing, so both options - sweet or ...

To achieve a crispy and light texture with phyllo dough, make sure to brush each layer with melted butter or oil. Additionally, avoid overloading the layers with too much filling, as this can contribute to a soggy result. Bake at the recommended temperature, and keep a close eye on it to prevent over-browning.

You will want to keep the stack of unbuttered dough sheets covered with a slightly dampened dish towel at all times, because phyllo dries out very quickly. Tip: Always butter the top layer of pastry before baking in a hot oven to create a nice golden-brown top.

If you want your baklava to stay as crispy as possible, it's best to store baklava at room temperature in a loosely-covered (not airtight) container. I just loosely place a sheet of aluminum foil on top of my baking dish or food storage container, but you could also cover yours with a kitchen towel.

Uses for phyllo:

Cut to make bite-size starters or leave in large pieces to make strudel. Phyllo pastry can be prepared ahead of time and covered and refrigerated or frozen and baked just before serving.