Mini Star Cocktail Cups (Printable)

Crispy phyllo cups filled with creamy shrimp and vegetable salad for elegant bites.

# Ingredient List:

→ Phyllo Cups

01 - 12 sheets phyllo pastry
02 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

→ Filling

03 - 5.3 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped
04 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
05 - 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1/4 cup finely diced cucumber
09 - 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 12 small dill sprigs
13 - Zest of 1 lemon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - Lightly brush phyllo sheets with melted butter, stacking three sheets at a time. Cut into twelve 3-inch squares.
03 - Press each square gently into a mini muffin tin to create star-shaped cups. Repeat to form twelve cups in total.
04 - Bake the cups for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp, then remove and allow to cool completely.
05 - Combine chopped shrimp, mayonnaise, crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, cucumber, red bell pepper, and dill in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
06 - Spoon the shrimp mixture into the cooled phyllo cups just before serving.
07 - Top each cup with a dill sprig and sprinkle with lemon zest.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Delicate crispy phyllo cups
  • Creamy savory shrimp and vegetable salad
02 -
  • Substitute crab or finely diced cooked chicken for the shrimp if preferred
  • For a vegetarian version use diced avocado and extra vegetables
03 -
  • Lightly brush phyllo sheets to ensure crispiness
  • Fill cups just before serving to keep phyllo cups crisp
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