How do you keep phyllo cups crispy?

Do not fill them too early before serving. A good guide is to fill them at the most, 2 hours before eating. Tip #1: Baking your store-bought phyllo cups a bit more will help them crisp up more which helps. Tip #2: Consider placing a barrier, like lettuce leaf, between the phyllo shell to keep the moisture at a minimum.

Can you fill phyllo cups ahead of time?

You can make these tasty treats ahead of time, just store them for a few days in the fridge in an air-tight container. If you want to make larger cups, you can buy phyllo sheets, cut them into the shape/size you want, and layer 5 sheets per cup.

What is difference between puff pastry and phyllo?

Puff pastry is made by folding solid layers of fat in between a flour-and-water dough. Filo is a much drier dough that’s stretched into paper-thin sheets, and it’s layered with melted butter or oil much in the same way you layer sauce and noodles to make lasagna.

Can I freeze phyllo appetizers?

Freeze baked and cooled phyllo shapes, wrapped in an airtight container, for up to a month or until ready to use. Filled phyllo pastry can be frozen for up to one month, depending on the filling. Do not thaw filled phyllo pastry as it will become soggy. Rather place in a preheated oven from frozen.

Are phyllo cups frozen?

Light, flaky layers of dough are formed into mini pastry cups, then fully baked and frozen fresh. Fast, versatile and easy to use, Athens Phyllo Shells are ready to fill with sweet or savory ingredients — try hummus, pimento cheese, pudding, dips, or fresh fruit — the possibilities are limitless.

Do phyllo cups need to be refrigerated?

Phyllo must be completely thawed and at room temperature for best results. Unopened phyllo has a refrigerated shelf life of 4 weeks thus it can be on hand and ready to use whenever needed.

What can I use instead of phyllo shells?

The Greek baklava recipes require phyllo dough. But in case of its absence, you can use Puff pastry as a Phyllo dough substitute. Use of Puff Pastry instead of phyllo will work in a pinch, but the dessert might have a little bit different flavor and texture.