Feta Custard in Phyllo Cups

Name: Feta Custard in Phyllo Cups
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 28 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (2 1/8 ounce) packages miniature phyllo cups; 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Submitted by flower7

"This originally came from Better Homes & Gardens. These little guys were scarfed up in no time at a party I made them for. Everyone raved about them! I personally couldn't keep away from them and ate quite a few! :) The filling can also be mixed by hand if you don't have an electric mixer and don't mind a few small lumps."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 28

ingredients

2 (2 1/8 ounce) packages miniature phyllo cups
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 egg
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
¹⁄₃ cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon olive oil
¹⁄₄ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

directions

Preheat oven to 325°F Combine cheeses, egg, lemon juice and flour with an electric mixer on medium speed until almost smooth.
Place phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
Spoon cheese mixture evenly into shells, using a heaping 1 teaspoon per shell.
Bake for 15-17 minutes or until shells are lightly browned and crisp, and filling is very lightly browned (I do mean very!).
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together olives, oregano, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin and cayenne.
Sprinkle olive mixture evenly over tops of baked custard.
Serve immediately.

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Reviews

Fabulous! I made these for a starter for our Easter Day Lunch today, and they were all gone by the time we were ready for our second aperitif drinks!! I made them exactly as written, and used my small cake/bun trays for them. We all loved the "Tapenade" type topping. A real keeper - thanks flower7 - an easy and elegant starter! Thanks for posting this recipe. FT:-)

French Tart
These are fabulous! I made them recently and got rave reviews. They are also very easy to make.

Paula A

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flower7

Galena, Ohio

I have a degree in archaeology from a small Ohio college and I work for the Ohio History Connection. My passions are art, music, books, food, history, and cats/animal welfare. I also love photography. I have a 1,000 (plus) piece collection of vintage flower pins from the 1960's, hence the username ha. I also have small collections of vintage butterfly pins, vintage tablecloths, and vintage glass Christmas ornaments. (Can you tell I love vintage?) I took a trip to the Netherlands in March 2006 and fell in love! I doubt it will happen but if I ever have the opportunity I would love to live there.

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