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Caramel Corn Phyllo Cups

Caramel Corn Phyllo Cups are crispy, flaky, phyllo shells stuffed with a creamy filling and topped with sweet and salty caramel corn. Made with just 3 ingredients, you can have these delicious desserts ready in no time!

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Caramel Corn Phyllo Cups

Who says party appetizers or finger foods need to be savory? NOT THIS GIRL!

I’m thinking that we need more dessert in our lives so I am whipping up dessert appetizers! These count as a meal course, right?!

Better make them bite sized so we don’t get carried away…

My favorite way to serve finger foods is in a neat little cup, that you can eat of course! No one wants to wash a pile of tine dishes, do they?

Edible cups are easily made with pie crust, wonton wrappers, and even puff pastry. But I love phyllo dough best because it is so light, crispy, and flaky!

I took my filo shells, filled them with a whipped cream cheese, and topped them with my mom’s caramel corn and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

These caramel corn phyllo cups are WWAAAYYYY better than the usual cheesecake phyllo cups! The whole batch was gone in less than 15 minutes. And that is only because I was walking around with the tray 😉

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caramel corn phyllo cup on white plate

Ingredients Needed

  • cream cheese (I like the whipped variety – saves time later!)
  • caramel sauce (salted is great too!)
  • caramel corn (check out my recipe for homemade)

Don’t forget your phyllo cups! I like to make mine homemade but feel free to grab them, pre-made, in your freezer section.

Stock up when they are on sale as they last a while in the freezer!

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single caramel corn phyllo cup in a hand

How to Make Caramel Corn Phyllo Cups

First: Gather your ingredients! Stir the cream cheese to whip it up a bit. Lightly chop your caramel corn if it’s in large chunks.

Second: Add 1 tablespoon of whipped cream cheese to each phyllo cup.

Third: Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with caramel corn. Serve and enjoy!

Isn’t this just one of the easiest dessert recipes you have ever seen?!?

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

caramel corn phyllo cup on white plate with bite taken out of it

How do you keep them from getting soggy?

The whipped cream cheese isn’t likely to make the cups soggy as it’s pretty thick.

If you are still worried, drizzle a little melted chocolate in the bottom of the cup, let it harden, and then top with cream cheese filling. Dark chocolate is best!

Can I make this ahead of time?

Because they require only 3 ingredients, and all of them already prepared, it’s best to assemble them no more than 1 hour ahead of serving time.

Tapas Tips & Tricks

  • Homemade phyllo cups are the best but if you don’t have time to make them, stock up on pre-made ones in the freezer section of your store.
  • Keep your phyllo shells chilled and they will keep the filling cool longer.
  • If you can’t find caramel corn, feel free to use crushed vanilla wafers!

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These caramel corn phyllo cups are a quick and easy, bite size mini desserts, that will have everyone talking!

phyllo cup desserts on white plate

Caramel Corn Phyllo Cups

Caramel Corn Phyllo Cups are crispy, flaky phyllo shells stuffed with a creamy filling and topped with sweet and salty caramel corn.
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Course: Sweets, Desserts and Shooters
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 191kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 15 phyllo cups
  • 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup caramel corn

Instructions

  • Fill each cup with a tablespoon whipped cream cheese, drizzle with a little caramel sauce, sprinkle with caramel corn.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Homemade phyllo cups are the best but if you don’t have time to make them, stock up on pre-made ones in the freezer section of your store.
  • Keep your phyllo shells chilled and they will keep the filling cool longer.
  • If you can’t find caramel corn, feel free to use crushed vanilla wafers!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 219mg | Sugar: 15g

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