Honey, Walnut, and Goat Cheese Bites Recipe
These honey, walnut, and goat cheese bites are an easy appetizer recipe that requires minimal cooking - just crisping up the phyllo cups - so it comes together in very little time. Filled with creamy goat cheese, a honey and walnut topping, and a sprinkle of fresh thyme, these poppable little bites are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.
Ingredients
- 15 phyllo cups, 1 package
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1 tsp heavy cream, or whole milk
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 zest from medium orange, about 1 tsp
- Fresh thyme sprigs, garnish
Instructions
- Crisp phyllo cups according to package directions. Allow to cool to room temperature. Set aside.15 phyllo cups
- Toast walnuts in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toss walnuts as they toast, being careful not to burn them.½ cup walnuts
- 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.¼ cup honey, 1 zest from medium orange
- In a medium bowl, combine softened goat cheese, cream, thyme and salt.4 oz goat cheese, 1 tsp heavy cream, 1 tsp fresh thyme, ¼ tsp 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.
Serving: 1piece, Calories: 76kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 74mg, Potassium: 23mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 90IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 0.3mg
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