cherry blossoms

Name: Cherry Blossoms
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 box(es) (1.9 ounces each) frozen mini phylo shells (15 count each); 1 package(s) (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened in the microwave; 3 tablespoon(s) confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup(s) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 jar(s) (8 ounces) maraschino cherries and juice

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Susan Bickta

Kutztown, PA

Updated on Mar 28, 2013

I created this recipe this past October and originally called them "Pink Awareness" Mini Fillo Shells in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These little bites are packed with creamy yet intense cherry flavor.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Bake

yield 15 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 boxes (1.9 ounces each) frozen mini phylo shells (15 count each)
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened in the microwave
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 jar (8 ounces) maraschino cherries and juice

How To Make cherry blossoms

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. "Crisp" phylo shells as directed on package. Place on flat work surface to cool.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a medium size bowl, cream together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Mix well until combined. Add the whipped topping and beat until no lumps remain. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the cherry juice.
Step 3

Carefully spoon filling into each shell, mounding slightly. Press 1 whole cherry into each.
Step 4

Garnish with a sprinkling of confectioners' sugar.
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