Goat Cheese Bites with Pistachios
The creamy filling of these goat cheese bites is mixed with honey and cinnamon, served in flaky phyllo shells, and topped with pistachios for an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
- 1 box frozen mini phyllo shells, (about 12 shells - 1.9 ounce)
- 2 ounces goat cheese, (softened)
- ½ cup cream cheese, (whipped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- pinch cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3 tablespoons pistachios, (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the frozen phyllo shells on a baking sheet and bake for about 3 minutes or until crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.1 box frozen mini phyllo shells
- Meanwhile, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, lemon zest, cinnamon, and honey in a food processor.2 ounces goat cheese, ½ cup cream cheese, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, pinch cinnamon, 1 teaspoon honey
- Blend until smooth, scraping the sides at least once.
- Pipe or spoon the cheese mixture into the phyllo shells and top with chopped pistachios.3 tablespoons pistachios
Notes
This recipe is for 6 servings of goat cheese bites. Each serving includes 2 bites.
Chopped pistachios can be substituted with any other type of chopped nut.
These bites are best served right away to preserve the crispiness of the shell. Any extras can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Goat Cheese Bites with Pistachios
Serving Size
2 shells
Amount per Serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Fat
9.1
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
4.9
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Cholesterol
27.7
mg
9
%
Sodium
124.3
mg
5
%
Potassium
20.1
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
4.6
g
2
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
1.9
g
2
%
Protein
3.6
g
7
%
Vitamin A
250
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
1.7
mg
2
%
Calcium
30
mg
3
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
Net carbs
4.4
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.