Description
Elegant, savory-sweet appetizer cups featuring creamy whipped feta, earthy roasted beets, and vibrant pomegranate arils.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 medium beets, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Phyllo cups or mini tart shells
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced beets with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender. Let cool.
- In a food processor, combine feta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon whipped feta mixture into phyllo cups or mini tart shells.
- Top each cup with roasted beets, pomegranate arils, and a sprinkle of fresh mint.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.