Christmas Appetizer

 

These little shells are made of flakey, completely cooked phyllo dough and are fashioned to pop directly into your mouth. They're a great container for a variety of sweet and savory components. And for the Holiday season, they are perfect to serve.  These, Christmas appetizer nibbles with cream cheese, pesto, sundried tomatoes, & phyllo dough shells make a festive and simple holiday appetizer.

 

2 boxes of mini phyllo shells 30 total

8  ounces of reduced fat cream cheese

1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

1/2 cup prepared pesto  

1/2 cup diced olive-oil-packed sundried tomatoes  patted dry

1/2 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese

Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

 

Place the phyllo shells on the counter, leaving them in their protected tray until ready.

In a mixing vessel, combine the cream cheese & Greek yogurt.

Incorporate the pesto until it's thoroughly blended.

Then, on low speed, whip in 2/3 of the sundried tomatoes & Parmesan till combined.

Fill each phyllo shell with the pesto filling, then transfer to a serving platter. Top with the leftover sundried tomatoes and parsley or basil, if using. Refrigerate for up to four hours before serving.