Apple Phyllo Kisses
Submitted by sunkiss50
Delicate phyllo pastries filled with chopped apples, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh chives, pinched into kiss shapes. These golden bundles bake in 20 minutes. Serve warm as appetizers.
YIELD
1 servingsPREP
40 minCOOK
20 minREADY
60 minApple phyllo kisses are the kind of elegant appetizer that makes people think you went to culinary school.
Finely chopped apples get mixed with grated sharp cheddar and fresh chives for a sweet-savory filling that’s completely unexpected.
Layer three squares of buttered phyllo, plop the filling in the center, then pinch the corners up into a little “kiss” shape before baking until golden and crispy.
Pro Tips
- Work quickly with phyllo and keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel so they don’t dry out and crack
- Brush each layer lightly with melted butter; too much makes them greasy, too little makes them tough
- Bake on a lightly buttered sheet so the bottoms get crispy without sticking
Ingredients
Directions
In a small bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, cheddar cheese, and chives. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
Cut each sheet of phyllo in half lengthwise and into fourths crosswise, forming 32 6 x 4-inch squares. Lay 1 square of phyllo on a sheet of waxed paper. Brush lightly with melted butter. Repeat with 2 more squares of phyllo.
Place 2 tablespoons of filling in center. Bring up opposite corners of square and pinch to form a “kiss". Repeat with remaining phyllo.
(You should have 8 filled pastries) Transfer to lightly buttered baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve warm.
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