BERRY CHERRY MINI SHELLS

This recipe received honorable mention in Athens Holiday Mini Fillo Shells Recipe Contest.

Ingredients
1 cup orange flavored dried cranberries
1/2 cup hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup tart cherries
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon honey
15 Athens® Mini Fillo Shells (1 box)
1/4 cup whipped topping, thawed for garnish
15 mint leaves, for garnish

In a small sauce pan combine cranberries, hot water and vanilla extract. Let soak for 30 minutes. Add cherries, sugar and honey, simmer over low heat until it comes to a slow boil. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes. Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling into each Fillo Shell. Garnish with whipped topping and mint leaf. Serve immediately.

Makes 15 Desserts