10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to bake — these filo cups are the simplest party appetizer. Filled with sweet chilli jam, a ribbon of prosciutto and creamy blue cheese, they balance sweet, salty and spicy flavors with a crisp texture that’s perfect for entertaining.
Even if you think you don’t like blue cheese, these light filo cups are worth trying. The mild, creamy blue cheese softens when baked and pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the jam and the salty crunch of crisped prosciutto.
- Quick to prepare and bake; you can assemble ahead of time and bake just before serving.
- Best served hot, but also enjoyable at room temperature.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve extra sweet chilli jam on the side for dipping.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Filo pastry (phyllo) — very light and crisp when baked. Keep sheets covered while working to prevent drying and tearing.
- Sweet chilli jam — adds sweet heat that complements the salty prosciutto and creamy blue cheese. If unavailable, substitute hot honey, regular honey or sweet chilli sauce.
- Prosciutto — crisps quickly in the oven. You can substitute streaky bacon, pancetta, Serrano ham or regular ham if preferred.
- Creamy blue cheese — choose a milder, creamy blue for a softer flavor; alternatives include brie, camembert, gruyère, feta or mozzarella.
You’ll also need a mini muffin pan to shape and bake the cups.
How to Make the Filo Cups
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C fan). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with butter or cooking spray. Lay one sheet of filo on a clean surface and brush with olive oil, then layer a second sheet on top and brush again. Add a third sheet and brush once more. Trim the layered sheets into squares about 2″–2.5″ (5 cm) wide — test one square first to confirm the fit. Press each square gently into a muffin cup.
Place about 1/2 teaspoon of sweet chilli jam into each filo cup, top with a thin sliver of prosciutto and finish with a small cube of blue cheese. Bake for about 10 minutes until the pastry edges are golden, the cheese has softened and the prosciutto is crisp. Remove carefully from the tin, transfer to a serving plate and scatter with fresh thyme. Serve hot for the best contrast of crispy pastry and gooey cheese.
Blue Cheese Filo Cups FAQs
If blue cheese isn’t your favorite, use brie, camembert, feta, mozzarella or gruyère for a milder option.
Yes — streaky bacon works well and crisps nicely in the oven.
You can assemble the cups a day ahead and refrigerate them covered to prevent the filo from drying out, then bake before serving.
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Blue Cheese, Prosciutto and Sweet Chilli Filo Cups
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cups
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
These filo cups are an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer: crisp filo filled with sweet chilli jam, prosciutto and melted blue cheese. Simple to assemble and quick to bake, they’re ideal for parties, game day or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
- 3 sheets of filo pastry
- Olive oil or butter for greasing
- 6 slices of prosciutto
- 1/3 cup sweet chilli jam
- 2.5 oz (70 g) creamy blue cheese
- A handful of fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the filo. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C fan). Grease a mini muffin tin. Layer three sheets of filo, brushing each sheet with olive oil. Keep unused sheets covered to prevent drying.
- Cut and shape. Cut the layered filo into roughly 2″–2.5″ (5 cm) squares. Press each square into a muffin cup, allowing a small overhang.
- Fill and bake. Add about 1/2 teaspoon sweet chilli jam to each cup, top with a sliver of prosciutto and a small cube of blue cheese. Bake ~10 minutes until pastry is golden, cheese is soft and prosciutto is crisp.
- Garnish and serve. Remove carefully from the tin, arrange on a platter, scatter thyme leaves and serve while hot.
Notes
Prep ahead: Assemble the cups a day in advance, cover well and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
Ingredient swaps: If you don’t have filo, use puff pastry or wonton wrappers. Swap blue cheese for brie, gruyère or mozzarella. Replace prosciutto with bacon, chorizo or sun-dried tomatoes. Use hot honey or regular honey instead of sweet chilli jam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Oven
- Method: Appetizers
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cups
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 1.7 g
- Sodium: 380.8 mg
- Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.4 g
- Protein: 4.5 g