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Phyllo Fruit Cups are so easy to make that you will want to make them again and again and again. 

I love phyllo pastry when it comes to making quick and easy finger foods. This summer, the grocery store had these in the freezer section and they were pre-cooked, ready to use, and on markdown for $1 a box. These are the cups and not the phyllo sheets that you normally see.

I bought several boxes because I knew I would use them for so many recipes — including this one for Phyllo Fruit Cups.

This recipe is an easy appetizer that takes 15 or less to prepare. Each bite is filled with sweetened cream cheese and topped with a piece of fresh fruit of your choice.

Phyllo dough is so good because it is flaky and it makes the perfect bite for anything. It comes in these cups or you can buy the uncooked version in sheets. The sheets of phyllo dough are used for desserts like baklava or for anything you want a flaky, crispy bite for. Normally you cook it until it is golden brown.

How to Make These Easy Phyllo Cups

Start by pulling the cups out of the freezer. It does not take them very long to thaw and come to room temperature. If you cannot find the cups, you can use the sheets and a muffin pan to create the same effect. You can make little cups using a mini muffin pan, or you can use large muffin cups to make bigger ones.

While they are thawing, mix up your cream cheese/powdered sugar mixture. I use the same thing for these as I do for my cream cheese-filled strawberries. If you want a little tang, add some sour cream or Greek yogurt to the mix.

Once you get it mixed up, you can use a piping bag with a star tip or just a spoon and fill the cups. Place them in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Top the Cups

When you bring them out, top them with berries like blackberries, blueberries, fresh raspberries, fresh strawberries, and more. If your fruit is too big, you can slice them in half as I did with the strawberries. This is the perfect easy dessert recipe.

I serve these on beautiful inexpensive platters that I have picked up at Dollar Tree (can't beat finding an adorable one for $1), Goodwill, yard sales, and friends who are cleaning out their kitchens.

I like to top them with fresh whipped cream. If you stabilize the whipped cream, you can store it in an airtight container for a couple of days in the fridge.

During dinner parties, I never have any of these mini fruit tarts left, which makes me kind of sad because I love eating these — they're like potato chips to me. You can't eat just one! They are the perfect finger food. Of course, you can also use these and fill them with savory fillings as well.

Print the recipe below and make a batch of these custard cups for yourself. You will LOVE them!

I love making fun snacks like this to share at my parties and get-togethers during the warm weather but really, anytime is great. Do you use phyllo dough? What is your favorite way to use this easy freezer product?

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