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Pesto Cheese Phyllo Bites

 
 
Pesto Cheese Phyllo Bites
 
30 - 1 3/4-inch baked minature phyllo shells (two 2.1 ounce packages)

4 ounce(s) of garlic herb goat cheese, softened

3 ounce(s) of Philadelphia Cream Cheese (regular or 1/3 less fat), softened

2 tsp. of pesto, homemade or store-bought

1 egg

1 tsp. of all-purpose flour

1/4 cup(s) of sweet red bell pepper, diced

2 tbsp. of pesto, for topping

3 tbsp. of fresh basil, finely chopped
 
 
Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325. Place phyllo shells on a large parchment lined baking sheet.

For custard filling, in a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, pesto, egg, and flour. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth.

Spoon mixture into phyllo cups, using a scant 1 or 2 teaspoons of mixture for each cup.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until shells are lightly browned.

Garnish with a dollop of pesto, sweet bell peppers and basil. Serve warm.....and enjoy!!

 

from http://multiplydelicious.com