Maple, Walnut & Fig Goat Cheese Bites

By Abby's Apron
Total Time
27 Mins
Serves
15
Serving Size
1
Meal
Snack
Course
Appetizers

DESCRIPTION

An easy holiday appetizer made with goat cheese, fig spread, and maple glazed walnuts for the perfect bite-sized starter!

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
17 Mins
Total Time
27 Mins
Calories
87
Total Fat
5
Saturated Fat
2
Cholesterol
3
Sodium
38
Carbohydrates
9
Dietary Fiber
0
Total Sugars
5
Protein
3
Calcium
18
Iron
0
Potassium
28

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup 
  • 1 tsp brown sugar 
  • ½ tbsp coconut oil 
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon 
  • ½ cup California walnuts, roughly chopped 
  • 15 mini phyllo shells 
  • 4 oz goat cheese, divided into small pieces 
  • ½ cup fig spread 

Preparation

  1. Add maple syrup, brown sugar, coconut oil, and cinnamon to a small saucepan over low heat.
  2. Chop walnuts into small pieces and add to pot.
  3. Mix together until all walnuts are well coated.
  4. Spread walnuts evenly on a baking sheet to cool.
  5. While the walnuts are cooling, place phyllo cups on a baking sheet.
  6. Place about 1 tsp goat cheese inside each phyllo cup and bake for 7 minutes.
  7. Add fig spread and maple glazed walnuts to the top of each cup before serving.