Description
These sweet, creamy and crunchy desserts can be accented with a variety of toppings — such as nuts, berries, chocolate chips or crumbled cookies — to create a personalized party favorite.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 packages (30 count) Athens® Phyllo Shells
- 1/2 cup seasonal fruit, preserves or favorite topping for garnish
Directions
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and flour. Blend in egg, vanilla and lemon juice, until smooth.
Spoon 1 rounded teaspoon of filling into each Phyllo Shell. Bake in preheated 325°F oven 12-15 minutes.
Let cool 10 minutes. Garnish as desired. Serve immediately.
TIP: Create a toppings bar using the Cheesecake recipe as the base.
Topping Ideas:
Peanuts
Nuts
Toffee Candy Bar, crumbled
Cookies, crumbled, such as Gingersnaps, Graham cookies
Chocolate Chips
Peanut Butter Chips
Biscotti, crumbled
Whipped Cream, plain or flavored
Fresh Berries
Cherries
View video tutorial here.
Nutrition
Serving size: 1 shell (14 g), Amount per serving: Calories 40, Calories from Fat – 15, Total Fat – 2g, Saturated fat – 1g, Trans Fat – 0g, Cholesterol – 15mg, Sodium – 25 mg, Dietary Fiber – 0g, Sugars – 3g, Protein – 1g
