Description
These Pineapple Cranberry Cream Cheese Party Cups deliver a burst of tropical sweetness wrapped in a crisp, delicate phyllo shell. Each bite blends creamy richness, fruity brightness, and a hint of warm spice making them the kind of party treat that disappears faster than you can set the tray down. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, summer cookout, or casual get-together, these no-bake delights bring color, flavor, and effortless elegance to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 package mini phyllo cups (15 cups)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crushed pineapple, chopped dried cranberries, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
- Spoon the creamy filling into each mini phyllo cup, filling them generously to the top.
- Arrange the filled cups neatly on a serving platter and optionally top each with a fresh mint leaf for a bright, fresh pop of color.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to firm slightly.
- Serve cold and watch these little tropical gems vanish at your next gathering!
Notes
- Be sure to drain the pineapple well excess juice can make the cream cheese mixture runny and soften the crisp phyllo cups.
- Mini phyllo cups can be found in the freezer section; thaw them fully before filling to maintain their delicate crunch.
- These cups are best enjoyed the same day they’re assembled to preserve the crispness of the shells.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American / Tropical-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled phyllo cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: ~9 g
- Sodium: ~65 mg
- Fat: ~7 g
- Saturated Fat: ~4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~13 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~1 g
- Cholesterol: ~18 mg
Keywords: pineapple cranberry cups, cream cheese cups, phyllo dessert bites, no-bake party cups, tropical appetizer