Mini Star Cocktail Cups (Printable version)

Crispy phyllo cups with creamy shrimp and vegetable filling, perfect for elegant gatherings.

# What you need:

→ For the Cups

01 - 12 sheets phyllo pastry
02 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

→ For the Filling

03 - 5.3 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped
04 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
05 - 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1/4 cup finely diced cucumber
09 - 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For Garnish

12 - 12 small dill sprigs
13 - Zest of 1 lemon

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F.
02 - Lightly brush phyllo sheets with melted butter, stacking three sheets at a time. Cut the stacked sheets into twelve 3-inch squares.
03 - Press each square gently into a mini muffin tin to create star-shaped cups. Repeat until all phyllo sheets are used to form twelve cups.
04 - Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
05 - Combine chopped shrimp, mayonnaise, crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, cucumber, red bell pepper, fresh dill, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.
06 - Spoon the shrimp salad mixture into the cooled phyllo cups just before serving.
07 - Top each cup with a small dill sprig and sprinkle with lemon zest.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elegant and crispy phyllo cups
  • Creamy shrimp and vegetable filling
02 -
  • Substitute crab or finely diced cooked chicken for shrimp if preferred
  • For a vegetarian version, use diced avocado and extra vegetables
03 -
  • Brush the phyllo sheets gently to avoid tearing
  • Serve immediately after filling to keep phyllo cups crisp
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