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Pumpkin Feta Phyllo Cups Recipe

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These Pumpkin Feta Phyllo Cups are a delightful appetizer combining tender sautéed pumpkin, creamy feta cheese, and fresh spinach wrapped in crisp, buttery phyllo pastry. Perfectly seasoned and optionally drizzled with honey, they bring a wonderful balance of savory and sweet flavors with a crunchy texture.

Ingredients

Phyllo Cups

  • 6 sheets of phyllo dough
  • 2-3 tbsp melted butter for brushing the phyllo dough
  • Pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Filling

  • 200 g pumpkin, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup baby spinach, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven. Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) so it’s ready to bake the phyllo cups once filled.
  2. Sauté pumpkin. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pumpkin cubes and cook them until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and honey if using, stirring to coat the pumpkin evenly.
  3. Add spinach and feta. Stir in the chopped baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Turn off the heat and gently mix in the crumbled feta cheese to combine the filling.
  4. Prepare phyllo layers. Cut phyllo dough sheets into approximately 10×10 cm squares. Brush each square lightly with melted butter.
  5. Form phyllo cups. Stack three phyllo squares on top of each other, rotating slightly to create a star shape. Press the stacked layers into the cups of a muffin tin, shaping them gently into cups.
  6. Fill cups. Spoon the pumpkin, spinach, and feta mixture into each phyllo cup evenly.
  7. Garnish and bake. Sprinkle pumpkin or sesame seeds on top of each filled cup if desired. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the phyllo is golden and crisp.

Notes

  • Use fresh phyllo dough for the best texture; thaw frozen sheets according to package instructions before use.
  • Brush each phyllo sheet gently but thoroughly with melted butter to get a crisp, golden crust.
  • You can substitute feta with goat cheese or ricotta for a different flavor.
  • If honey is too sweet for your taste, omit it or use maple syrup as an alternative.
  • Make sure pumpkin cubes are small and evenly sized for even cooking.
  • Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

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