Description
Cherry Phyllo Cups with Lemon Cream are a delightful summer dessert that combines crispy phyllo pastry with sweet cherries and tangy lemon cream. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch paired with a creamy filling, making these cups perfect for gatherings or a special treat at home. Quick and easy to prepare, they will impress your guests while keeping your kitchen stress-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll phyllo dough and lay out two sheets on a clean surface. Brush melted butter between each layer.
- Cut the layered phyllo into squares (4×4 inches). Place squares in greased muffin tins to form cups.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- In a bowl, whip together heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until soft peaks form.
- Toss cherries with additional sugar in another bowl.
- Once phyllo cups have cooled slightly, fill them with lemon cream and top with cherries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo cup (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg