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Cranberry Pecan Firecracker Cream Cheese Cups

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cranberry Pecan Firecracker Cream Cheese Cups are the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and spicy an irresistible bite-sized treat that brings festive flair to any gathering. With rich cream cheese, tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a subtle firecracker kick from red pepper flakes, each cup delivers a warm, holiday-ready burst of flavor wrapped in crisp, golden phyllo. They’re simple, elegant, and guaranteed to disappear fast from the appetizer table.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package mini phyllo pastry cups
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped cranberries, pecans, honey, red pepper flakes, and vanilla extract. Mix until the filling is smooth, creamy, and evenly blended.
  3. Place the mini phyllo cups on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Spoon the cream cheese mixture generously into each cup, filling them to the top.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the phyllo is lightly golden and the filling warmed through.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.

Notes

  1. Soften the Cream Cheese Fully: Softened cream cheese blends more smoothly, preventing lumps and ensuring a creamy, spreadable mixture.
  2. Chop Ingredients Evenly: Keeping the cranberries and pecans finely chopped ensures consistent texture in every bite and helps the filling sit neatly in the phyllo cups.
  3. Watch Closely Near the End of Baking: Phyllo can brown quickly, so keep an eye on the cups during the last few minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer / Holiday Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cream cheese cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 95 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg

Keywords: cranberry cream cheese cups, holiday appetizers, phyllo cups, sweet and spicy snacks, Cranberry Pecan Firecracker Cream Cheese Cups

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