Crispy Phyllo Cups with Herbed Ricotta
Delicate, golden phyllo cups filled with creamy ricotta, fresh herbs, and roasted cherry tomatoes. A restaurant-quality appetizer or light dinner ready in 35 minutes.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 12g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Stack phyllo sheets, brush each lightly with melted butter, then layer into 4 oven-safe ramekins or muffin tins.
Step 3
Bake phyllo cups until golden and crisp, 12–14 minutes. Remove and cool slightly.
Step 4
Toss cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp melted butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast on the baking sheet alongside cups for the last 10 minutes.
Step 5
Mix ricotta, parmesan, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Spoon ricotta filling into each phyllo cup, top with roasted tomatoes, and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- pastry brush
- 4 oven-safe ramekins or muffin tin
- mixing bowl
- microplane zester
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