Cranberry Crab Phyllo Cups

December 29, 2022

cranberry crab phyllo cups on a platter

Cranberry Crab Phyllo Cups are a super easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for a fall or holiday gathering or party.

cranberry crab phyllo cups on a platter

I served these Cranberry Grab Phyllo Cups at a girl’s get-together in the fall and we all loved them. I was a little worried about mixing cranberry and crab, but no worry was needed because they happen to be delicious together! This is such a simple appetizer to create. It will literally take you just a few minutes to put it together.

ingredients displayed for making cranberry crab phyllo cups

Ingredients needed:

  • whole berry cranberry sauce (canned is fine)
  • cream cheese
  • minced crab meat (canned is fine)
  • green onion
  • mini phyllo shells (frozen)

four photos showing how to make cranberry crab phyllo cups

How to make Cranberry Crab Phyllo Cups:

The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the phyllo cups on a baking sheet.
 
Scoop the cranberry sauce into a small bowl. Stir gently with a fork until smooth. In another bowl, combine the cream cheese, crab, and onion. Fill each shell with about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture. Top with ½ teaspoon of the sauce. Bake for 10 minutes. That’s it!

cranberry crab phyllo cups on a baking sheet

About Phyllo Cups:

Phyllo cups can be found in the freezer section of your market. They should be placed next to the regular phyllo dough. They’re most available during the fall and holiday season. You may need to check a couple of stores before you can locate them.

up close cranberry crab phyllo cup

What can you expect with this appetizer? The phyllo cups are crisp and flaky. The filling is delicious- just a mix of cream cheese, crab and green onion. It softens up a bit upon baking. And then there’s the little scoop of cranberry on top. So yummy!

three cranberry crab phyllo cups

These are one-bite appetizers! This makes them so easy to eat. Your guests can pick them up with their fingers and eat them in one bite. They’re not messy. They’re delicious. Enjoy!

up close cranberry crab phyllo cups

The Best Holiday Appetizer Recipes:

cranberry crab phyllo cups on a platter
Print

Cranberry Crab Phyllo Cups

A simple and delicious fall appetizer...
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword crab, cranberry, phyllo
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 15 appetizers
Calories 46kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • cup cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup minced crab meat
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
  • 15 mini phyllo shells, thawed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the phyllo cups on a cookie sheet.
  • Scoop the cranberry sauce into a small bowl. Stir gently with a fork until smooth.
  • In another bowl, combine the cream cheese, crab, and onion. Fill each shell with about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture. Top with ½ teaspoon of the sauce.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.

Notes

  • Look for the mini-phyllo shells in your market's freezer section (near the puff pastry). Sometimes they're only carried seasonally (fall holiday time).

Nutrition

Serving: 1appetizer | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

The post Cranberry Crab Phyllo Cups appeared first on Recipe Girl®.

  • Share:

You Might Also Like

0 comments