These elegant, bite-sized Mini Phyllo Cup Appetizers are crisp, versatile, and incredibly easy to make. They're the perfect way to kick any holiday or family celebration.
Fill them with savory cheeses, creamy dips, or sweet fillings to create impressive appetizers with minimal effort.
Your guests will love this collection of easy appetizers, and they’re guaranteed to disappear fast at any gathering.
Puff Pastry Appetizers At a Glance
These elegant bite-sized appetizers are crisp, versatile, and perfect for any celebration. From savory to sweet, they make entertaining easy and impressive.
- Flavors & Ingredients: Buttery phyllo cups, creamy cheeses, savory spreads, sweet fillings, fresh herbs, and seasonal toppings.
- Time & Difficulty: Difficulty: Easy | Prep: 10 minutes | Bake: 5–10 minutes
- Why You’ll Love It: Quick to assemble, crowd-pleasing, and ideal for parties, holidays, or last-minute entertaining.
- Shortcut/Pro Tip: Use store-bought phyllo cups and prep fillings ahead of time so all you need to do is assemble and bake before serving.
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Helpful Tips for Mini Phyllo Cup Appetizers
Keep Them Crisp: Bake the empty phyllo cups for a few minutes before filling to keep the bottoms from getting soggy, especially if using creamy or wet fillings.
Prep Fillings Ahead: Many savory and sweet fillings can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge, making assembly quick and easy on party day.
Don’t Overfill: A small spoonful is all you need—phyllo cups are delicate and can break or spill if packed too full.
Serve Promptly: These appetizers taste best shortly after baking or filling so the cups stay light and crisp.
Looking for more Mini Puff Pastry Appetizers? Try my Cream Cheese Filled Crescent Pinwheels or my collection of 17 Charcuterie Cup Ideas.
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A few simple tools make it easy to assemble and bake these appetizers so they turn out crisp and beautiful every time.
Cooling Rack – Allows air to circulate underneath, keeping the phyllo cups crisp after baking.
Mini Muffin Tin – Keeps the phyllo cups upright and secure while baking, preventing tipping and helping them hold their shape.
Small Cookie Scoop or Spoon – Makes it easy to portion fillings neatly into the tiny cups without overfilling.
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Recipe FAQ's
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To keep the phyllo cups from getting soggy, prebake the empty cups for a few minutes before adding any fillings. This creates a light barrier that helps them stay crisp. If your filling is wet or creamy, wait to fill the cups until just before serving. You can also place the filled cups in a mini muffin tin to help keep their shape and prevent moisture from pooling at the bottom.
You can make parts of the appetizers ahead of time. The fillings can usually be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The phyllo cups can be prebaked to keep them crisp, then cooled and stored in an airtight container. For the best texture, fill the cups shortly before serving so they stay light and flaky.
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