Cottage Cheese Protein Hot Honey Halloumi Cups
These crisp, flavorful cups bring a polished touch to any gathering. Their sweet and savory finish makes every bite memorable.
Ingredients
- 24 Frozen Mini Phyllo Shells
- 1 1/2 cups Whole Milk Cottage Cheese, Drained
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 8 oz Halloumi Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup Hot Honey
- 1/3 cup Roasted Pistachios, Chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint, Chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
Equipment
- fine mesh strainer
- baking sheet
- food processor
- nonstick skillet
Instructions
- Drain the cottage cheese in a fine mesh strainer for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and arrange the phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Bake the empty phyllo shells for 4 to 5 minutes, until crisp and lightly golden. Let them cool while preparing the fillings.
- Blend the drained cottage cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt in a food processor until smooth and fluffy. Refrigerate the mixture until needed.
- Cut the halloumi into 24 small cubes. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the halloumi for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden.
- Fill each phyllo shell with whipped cottage cheese and top it with a warm halloumi cube. Drizzle a small amount of hot honey over each cup.
- Sprinkle the cups with pistachios, mint, and crushed red pepper. Serve immediately while the phyllo and halloumi are crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 4g