Maple Pecan Brie Phyllo Cups (Printer View)

Crispy phyllo cups hold gooey brie and maple pecans, ideal for sharing at parties or cozy evenings.

# Components:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 12 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed
02 - 6 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed, cut into 24 pieces
03 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Topping

05 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or melted butter.
02 - Lay 1 sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface; keep remaining sheets covered with a damp towel. Brush the sheet lightly with melted butter, then layer a second sheet on top. Repeat until you have 4 layered sheets. Cut the stack into 6 equal squares. Press each square gently into 6 cups of the prepared muffin tin. Repeat with the remaining sheets to fill all cups.
03 - Place one piece of Brie into each phyllo cup. Evenly distribute chopped pecans over the cheese.
04 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crisp, and the Brie is melted.
05 - Remove from oven and drizzle each cup with maple syrup. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 25 minutes so ideal for busy hosts
  • Uses just five basic ingredients and looks impressively fancy
  • Sweet meets salty for the perfect bite-sized party snack
  • A huge crowd-pleaser at everything from brunches to holiday parties
02 -
  • Only five ingredients needed
  • Naturally vegetarian
  • Easy to double or triple for a bigger group
03 -
  • Always assemble cups just before baking to avoid soggy pastry
  • Let brie reach room temp for the best melt
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet the syrup and butter might bubble over
  • Pat pecans dry if they feel oily this helps the topping crisp instead of turning chewy

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