The Vegan Mini Phyllo Cups with Brie Pecans & Cranberry Drizzle are tasty and have 88 kcal per serving. These cups take 20 minutes to prepare. Serve them at holidays, events, feasts, birthdays, lunches, functions, celebrations, gatherings, or festivals. It contains phyllo cups, vegan brie cheese, pecans, cranberry sauce, maple syrup, orange juice, & rosemary. We may pair this recipe with dried apricots, hummus, roasted vegetables, fresh fruit salad, roasted almonds, tofu scramble, herb crackers, or mixed nuts. You may keep these Vegan Mini Phyllo Cups with Brie Pecans & Cranberry Drizzle in the refrigerator for 3 days.
STATS:
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Course: Appetizer
- Diet: Vegan
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 mini phyllo cup
- Cuisine: American
- Servings: 15 mini phyllo cups
- Calories: 88 kcal
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- Serving platter
- Baking sheet
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups
INGREDIENTS:
- One tsp orange juice
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- 15 mini phyllo cups
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Quarter cup cranberry sauce
- 4 ounces vegan brie cheese cubes
- One tsp chopped rosemary
INGREDIENT NOTES:
MINI PHYLLO CUPS:
- They make the flaky base of the cups. Phyllo cups pairs well with creamy filling. You may use puff pastry cups as per your preference.
VEGAN BRIE CHEESE:
- Vegan brie gives a creamy center to the cups. It includes richness and gets soft after getting warm. You may use vegan cream cheese or cashew cream as an alternative.
PECANS:
- It includes a crunchy texture to the recipe. Pecans maintain the softness of cheese. Use sunflower seeds if you want a nut-free version.
CRANBERRY SAUCE:
- This sauce includes a sweet-tart flavor in the cups. It maintains the richness of vegan brie. You may use cherry jam, pomegranate sauce, or fig jam as a substitute.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- It improves the sweetness of cranberry drizzle. Maple syrup gives the smoothe consistency. Date syrup is a good alternative as well.
ORANGE JUICE:
- Orange juice brightens the drizzle and makes the sauce slightly thin. You may use lemon juice or grapefruit juice as per your preference.
ROSEMARY:
- It pairs well with cranberries, pecans, and vegan brie and makes it look better. You may use parsley, oregano, or thyme as another idea.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 375°F and arrange one layer of phyllo cups on the sheet.
- Include a small cube of vegan brie in the cups and sprinkle chopped pecans on the cheese.
- Then bake the cups for 10 minutes to make them lightly golden.
- Put the cranberry sauce, maple syrup, half tsp rosemary, and orange juice in the saucepan to cook for 3 minutes on low flame.
- Take the phyllo cups out of the oven and cool for two minutes.
- Now, drizzle cranberry-rosemary sauce on the cups.
- Lastly, sprinkle the remaining half tsp of rosemary on top for freshness.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS & SPREADS:
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Garlic White Bean Dip
- Caramelized Onion Dip
- Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Herbed Cashew Cheese Spread
SOUPS:
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
- Creamy Cauliflower Soup
- Pumpkin Soup
- Wild Mushroom Soup
SALADS:
- Arugula Pear
- Apple Walnut
- Mixed Greens
- Kale Cranberry
- Harvest Quinoa
ROASTED VEGETABLES:
- Maple Roasted Carrots
- Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Herb-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Balsamic Roasted Beets
- Roasted Asparagus
GRAIN & RICE:
- Wild Rice Pilaf
- Cranberry Quinoa
- Herb Couscous
- Lemon Rice
- Farro Salad
BREAD & CRACKERS:
- Rosemary Focaccia
- Artisan Sourdough Bread
- Whole Grain Crackers
- Seeded Crispbread
- Mini Breadsticks
HOLIDAY SIDES:
- Green Bean Almondine
- Vegan Stuffing
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Roasted Root Vegetables
- Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
FRUIT:
- Fresh Pear Slices
- Red Grapes
- Apple Slices
- Pomegranate Arils
- Fresh Figs
CHEESE BOARD:
- Vegan Camembert
- Smoked Vegan Gouda
- Aged Cashew Cheese
- Marinated Olives
- Candied Pecans
BRUNCH:
- Tofu Scramble
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Avocado Toast
- Vegan Quiche
PARTY:
- Falafel Bites
- Chickpea Croquettes
- Veggie Pinwheels
- Zucchini Fritters
- Mini Lentil Meatballs
DESSERT:
- Vegan Apple Crisp
- Cranberry Oat Bars
- Maple Pecan Cookies
- Pear Tart
- Dark Chocolate Truffles
DRINKS:
- Sparkling Apple Cider
- Cranberry Mocktail
- Orange Rosemary Spritzer
- Pomegranate Sparkler
- Spiced Chai Tea
TIPS:
- Use toasted pecans for a deep nutty taste.
- Chop the rosemary to blend it properly in the drizzle.
- Avoid overfilling the phyllo cups so they do not overflow while baking.
- Include drizzle before serving to keep them crispy.
- Serve this recipe warm for best taste.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include the cups in the box and keep them for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- You may freeze the baked cups for 30 days.
FAQs:
Can I make these cups early?
- Yes, refrigerate the assembled cups in advance and bake before serving.
Is dried rosemary good to include?
- Yes, you may use 1/3 tsp dried rosemary instead of fresh rosemary.
Is homemade cranberry sauce good to use?
- Yes, homemade cranberry sauce gives better results as well.
Can I exclude nuts from the recipe?
- Yes, use sunflower or pumpkin seeds instead of pecans.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 8 grams
Total Carbs: 10 g
Fiber: 2 grams
Protein: 2 g
Iron: 0.5 grams
Vitamin A: 70 IU
Calcium: 0.04 grams
Sodium: 0.12 g
Calories: 88 kcal
Potassium: 0.09 grams
