The Secret Recipe Appetizer
Delight your taste buds with "The Secret Recipe Appetizer," a show-stopping blend of crispy phyllo pastry, creamy goat cheese, and luscious honey, all elevated by the earthy freshness of thyme and the tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. These golden-baked phyllo pouches, finished with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of toasted walnuts, are the perfect balance of savory and sweet, making them an irresistible addition to any party platter or dinner spread. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing appetizer shines with sophisticated flavors while being surprisingly simple to prepare. Serve them warm for maximum impact, and watch as your guests savor each flavorful, flaky bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 sheets Phyllo pastry sheets
- 100 grams Butter
- 200 grams Goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 6 pieces Sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 50 grams Chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave it in a heat-safe bowl until fully liquid.
Spread one phyllo pastry sheet out on a dry, clean surface and lightly brush it with melted butter. Repeat with another phyllo sheet, layering it on top of the first. Continue this process until you've stacked 5 sheets together.
Cut the layered phyllo sheets into squares roughly 10 cm x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches). You should get about 12 squares depending on your phyllo dimensions.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, honey, thyme leaves, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to form a cohesive filling.
Spoon a small amount (about 1 teaspoon) of the goat cheese mixture into the center of each phyllo square.
Fold the corners of each square upward to form a small pouch and pinch the edges lightly to seal. Repeat for all remaining phyllo squares and filling.
Place the phyllo pouches on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops lightly with butter for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the phyllo pouches are crisp and golden brown.
While the pouches bake, toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.
Remove the phyllo pouches from the oven and transfer them to a serving plate. Drizzle with additional honey if desired and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.
Serve warm and enjoy the rich, tangy, savory blend of flavors in every bite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 190.6 g | 244% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.0 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 392 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 3009 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.4 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 64.0 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 771 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
