Best Phyllo Tart Shells Recipes

PHYLLO TART SHELLS

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I'd always been told that phyllo dough is really difficult to use, but I've found it's quite simple and I've fallen in love with this wonderful flaky pastry! You can fill these tarts with just about anything. Fruit fulling, puddings, etc. they make a wonderful, easy dessert!

Provided by Amy H.

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

1 pkg frozen phyllo dough (1 roll) thawed
1/2 stick butter, melted

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. lay out phyllo dough on a cutting board. Use a pizza wheel to cut it into six squares. Cover with a damp (almost dry) paper towel.
3. Brush the inside of two muffin tins with melted butter.
4. Uncover 1 stack of squares. Brush one sheet with melted butter and lay into muffin tin and pat down. Repeat this with five sheets. Continue until all the muffin tins are filled.
5. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 minutes or until golden brown.

ARTICHOKE PHYLLO CUPS

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I wanted to create a bite-sized version of rich, creamy artichoke dip. These adorable phyllo cup appetizers were a total success! -Neel Patel, Champaign, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place tart shells on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon into tart shells., Bake at 350° until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled baked pastries in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat pastries on a baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.