Description
Delicious bite-sized cheesecake phyllo cups that can be quickly made in the air fryer or oven, perfect for parties and sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1 package (15 count) mini phyllo shells
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- Fresh berries or fruit preserves (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 300°F (or oven to 350°F).
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture into each phyllo shell, filling them nearly to the top.
- Place filled phyllo cups in the air fryer basket or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes (or bake in the oven for 12–15 minutes) until the filling is set and slightly golden.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes. Top with fresh berries or fruit preserves.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
- Phyllo cups can be found in the freezer section of most grocery stores.
- Do not overfill the cups to avoid spillage while cooking.
- Best served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
