Pumpkin Feta Phyllo Cups
Celebrate fall with Pumpkin Feta Phyllo Cups! A delightful blend of creamy pumpkin, tangy feta, and crispy phyllo, these bites are the perfect seasonal appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 6 sheets phyllo dough
- 200 grams pumpkin peeled and cut into small cubes
- 100 grams feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup baby spinach finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp honey optional
- 2-3 tbsp melted butter (for brushing the phyllo dough)
- Pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and sauté the pumpkin cubes until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and honey (if using), and stir.
- Add the baby spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until wilted. Turn off the heat and add the crumbled feta cheese. Gently mix the filling.
- Cut the phyllo dough sheets into squares (about 10x10 cm each). Brush each square with melted butter.
- Stack three squares on top of each other, rotating them slightly to form a star shape. Press the stacked squares into a muffin tin, shaping them into cups.
- Fill each phyllo cup with the pumpkin, spinach, and feta filling.
- For extra texture, sprinkle pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds on top if desired.