Imagine biting into a crispy, golden phyllo cup filled with creamy, succulent crab meat that melts in your mouth and leaves your taste buds dancing with delight! These Crab Rangoon Phyllo Cups are not just an appetizer; they're a culinary experience that will transform your ordinary party spread into an extraordinary feast. With a perfect balance of rich cream cheese, delicate crab meat, and a hint of zesty Worcestershire sauce, these bite-sized wonders are guaranteed to be the star of any gathering.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package phyllo pastry cups
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crab meat, shredded
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded crab meat, chopped green onions, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Arrange the pre-made phyllo pastry cups on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Using a small spoon, carefully fill each phyllo cup with the crab and cream cheese mixture, making sure not to overfill.
- Gently smooth the top of each filled cup with the back of the spoon to create an even surface.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the phyllo cups are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the Crab Rangoon Phyllo Cups cool for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm as an appetizer or party snack.
Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality crab meat for the best flavor and texture. Lump or jumbo lump crab meat works best.
- Ensure your cream cheese is thoroughly softened at room temperature to create a smooth, easy-to-mix filling.
- Don't overfill the phyllo cups - a heaping teaspoon is usually the perfect amount to prevent spillover during baking.
- For extra crispiness, brush the edges of the phyllo cups with melted butter before filling and baking.
- If you want a slight kick, add a dash of sriracha or finely minced garlic to the filling mixture.
- Allow the cups to cool for a few minutes after baking to prevent burning your mouth and to let the filling set.
- These can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving to ensure maximum freshness and crispiness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 80kcal
Carbohydrates: 5g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 25mg
