Crispy Mini Florentine Cups
Delight your guests with these show-stopping Crispy Mini Florentine Cups – the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion! Combining the flaky, golden crunch of filo pastry with a luscious mascarpone filling, these elegant cups are elevated by a medley of candied orange peel, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, and pistachios. A drizzle of rich, melted dark chocolate adds a decadent finishing touch, making them as visually stunning as they are delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple techniques like layering and baking filo sheets, this recipe is both achievable and impressive. Serve these chilled, elegant morsels at parties, celebrations, or as a sophisticated dessert, and watch them disappear in no time.
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Ingredients
- 6 sheets Filo pastry sheets
- 75 grams Unsalted butter, melted
- 250 grams Mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 50 grams Candied orange peel, finely chopped
- 50 grams Dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 50 grams Almonds, toasted and chopped
- 30 grams Pistachios, toasted and chopped
- 50 grams Dark chocolate, melted (optional, for drizzling)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin.
Step 2
Lay one filo pastry sheet on a clean surface and brush it lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and repeat until all six sheets are layered and buttered.
Step 3
Cut the layered filo pastry into 12 equal squares. Gently press each square into the prepared mini muffin tin, forming a cup shape. Be careful not to tear the filo.
Step 4
Bake the filo cups in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 5
In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Step 6
Fold the candied orange peel, dried cranberries, almonds, and pistachios into the mascarpone mixture.
Step 7
Once the filo cups have cooled, spoon the mascarpone filling into each cup, filling them generously.
Step 8
If desired, drizzle the tops with melted dark chocolate for an extra touch of elegance.
Step 9
Chill the filled cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
Step 10
Serve the Crispy Mini Florentine Cups chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (691.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3081.3 |
| Total Fat 231.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 125.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 521.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 326.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 226.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 135.7g | |
| Protein 39.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 613.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1263.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories