Savory Filo Cheese Cupsappetizers 6 sheets filo pastry 1/4 cup hazelnut oil; warmed 1 vegetable oil ----FROMAGE BLANC FILLING---- 8 oz fromage blanc * 2 oz med.strong goat cheese ** 2 eggs 1/4 cup whipping cream 1 salt, pepper 2 med. basil leaves; minced 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon hazelnut oil * (fresh, soft goat cheese, lightly whipped) or cream cheese. ** (such as Montrachet or feta) Brush each filo pastry sheet with warmed oil and stack sheets. Trim stack to measure 15- x 12-inches. Cut into 20 (-inch) squares. Brush small cupcake tin with oil. Press each square of dough into cup. Flatten corners onto pan to form petals. Chill. To make filling, combine fromage blanc, goat cheese, eggs, cream and salt and pepper to taste, basil, rosemary, thyme and hazelnut. Mix until well blended. Pour filling into formed cups. Bake at 350F until cups are golden and mixture is lightly puffed. |
