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sheet pan full of baked phyllo bites

Easy Gruyere and Fig Jam Phyllo Bites Appetizer

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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: american-inspired
Keyword: gruyere cheese, phyllo
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 phyllo bites
Author: Jess
Make these Phyllo Bites in just 30 minutes! Filled with gruyere cheese, parmesan, fig jam and pecans, you'll be going back for a second bite.
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Ingredients

  • 9 thawed phyllo dough sheets (about 1/2 package phyllo)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated gruyere cheese (about 90 grams / 3 oz block of cheese)
  • 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (about 30 grams / 1 oz block of parmesan cheese)
  • 1/2 cup fig jam
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans plus more for garnish
  • garnish: fresh thyme leaves
  • garnish: honey to drizzle
  • garnish: chili flakes

Instructions

  • Move one of your oven racks to the top-third of your oven.
    Leave the phyllo in the package until ready to use otherwise it will dry out.
  • Preheat the oven to 375F and line a small sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Next, unroll and then lay out 9 phyllo sheets in one flat pile (re-roll the phyllo dough you're not using, wrap tightly and refreeze for later use).
  • Save about 2 tablespoons butter for brushing the bites before baking.
    Then, brush every 3 sheets lightly with butter. When you get to the last sheet, brush with butter and then spread the fig jam over the entire sheet. Next, sprinkle the freshly grated gruyere cheese, freshly grated parmesan cheese and finely chopped pecans evenly over the jam layer.
  • From the long edge, tightly roll up the phyllo sheets into a one long log. With a sharp or serrated knife, cut the log into 12 equal pieces / rounds, about 1 inch in width.
  • Place each round cut-side down on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush the remaining melted butter on top of each round and on the sides where the phyllo might be unrolling a bit.
  • Bake for 20-24 minutes in the top-third of the oven, until just turning golden brown around the edges.
    Let the rounds sit for 5-10 minutes before placing on a serving platter or plate. Immediately drizzle honey over top of each round and then garnish with finely chopped pecans and thyme leaves. Optional: add a sprinkle of chili flakes to garnish.
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