What can I use instead of walnuts?

If you don’t like walnuts, pecans are also delicious in this recipe. Do not substitute peanuts. If you have a tree nut allergy, find a different recipe.

What can I use instead of goat cheese?

Hate goat cheese? You can use plain cream cheese in this recipe instead.

Do I have to use fresh thyme?

Yes. The texture of dried thyme doesn’t work with this recipe. Buy fresh thyme.

What if I can’t find phyllo cups?

If your grocery store doesn’t carry - or is out of - phyllo cups, use water crackers instead. Spread the crackers with the goat cheese mixture, then top with the walnut mixture and fresh thyme.

Honey, Walnut, and Goat Cheese Phyllo Cup Appetizers

Honey, Walnut, and Goat Cheese Phyllo Cups

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These honey, walnut, and goat cheese phyllo cups are an easy appetizer recipe that requires minimal cooking, so it comes together in very little time.

Author: Katy McAvoy
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Total Time: 20 min
Yield: 15 pieces 1x
Category: Appetizers
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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15 phyllo cups (1 package)
4 oz goat cheese, softened
1 tsp whole milk or heavy cream
1 tsp fresh thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup honey
Zest from 1 medium orange (about 1 tsp)
Fresh thyme sprigs (garnish)

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Instructions

Crisp phyllo cups according to package directions. Allow to cool to room temperature. Set aside.

Toast walnuts in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toss walnuts as they toast, being careful not to burn them. Remove from heat as soon as you start smelling the nuts. Cool them to room temperature.

Finely chop walnuts. In a small bowl, combine chopped walnuts with honey and orange zest. Set mixture aside.

In a medium bowl, combine softened goat cheese, cream, thyme and salt. Beat with a hand mixer for 1-2 minutes until mixture is light and fluffy.

To Assemble:

Place ½ teaspoon of goat cheese mixture into a phyllo cup.

Top with ½ teaspoon of nut mixture. Top with a few leaves of fresh thyme. Repeat with remaining phyllo cups.

Serve at room temperature.