6 sheets phyllo pastry
¼ cup butter, meted 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4.5 oz (130 g) tube goat cheese, softened
Olive slices for garnish (optional)
- Place one sheet of phyllo on work surface, keeping remainder covered with damp towel to prevent drying out. Brush sheet lightly with some butter. Top with second sheet; brush with butter. Repeat with third sheet.
Cut lengthwise into 5 strips and crosswise into 6 strips to make 30 squares. Press each into lightly greased 1 ¾ inch (4.5 cm) mini-muffin or tart cup.
- Bake in centre of 400 " F oven until golden, 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan; let cool on rack. Repeat with remaining phyllo and butter. *(Make ahead: store in single layer in airtight container for up to 2 days. Or freeze for up to 2 weeks; reheat from frozen on rimmed baking sheet in 375 " F oven, 5-10 minutes.)*
- In bowl, whish together olive oi, wine vinegar, minced garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Add the quartered cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley. Spoon half small tube (130 g tube) of softened goat cheese evenly into phyllo cups. Spoon tomato mixture over top. Garnish with olive slices if desired.
Makes 60 pieces.