SPICY WHIPPED PANEER CRANBERRY CUPS
Looking for a new way to spice up the holiday season? Try something new with these Spicy Whipped Paneer Cranberry Cups! They are spicy, savory, and sweet, with a crunchy texture that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
These appetizers are great for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering, a work event, or a romantic date night. Give them a try and impress your guests with this unique and delicious treat!
Photo and Recipe by: Debbie Banerjee (@roti.ontherocks)
INGREDIENTS
- 6 oz Paneer
- 1 Tbsp of Lemon or Lime Juice
- 2 Tbsp of Water – as needed to thin out Paneer
- 1 can of Cranberry Sauce
- 30 mini phyllo cups
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup of sugar
- 2 Tbsp Garam Masala
- 1 Tbsp of Nutmeg
- 1 Tbsp Honey – to drizzle over all cups
- Garnish – Chives
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Break up your paneer into chunks and toss all the pieces into your food processor.
- Add in the splash of lemon/lime juice and begin to blend on high.
- Slowly add in your water as needed to thin out the paneer. You are looking for a smooth and airy finish from the paneer.
- Once paneer is at the consistency noted, scoop out the paneer and place it into a piping bag or ziploc bag (cut the tip of the corner you have your filling in to use as a piping bag).
- Preheat your oven to 350.
- Prepare your phyllo cups onto your baking tray.
- Carefully pipe your whipped paneer filling into each cup.
- Bake at 350 for about 6-8 minutes.
- In a pan, heat up your canned cranberry sauce.
- Once brought to a medium heat, add in your sugar, garam masala and nutmeg. Stir until mixed well together. Bring off the heat and let cool for 10 minutes before placing on paneer cups.
- Assemble your whipped paneer cups but spooning a layer of cranberry sauce on top of the cooked whipped paneer. Add as little or as much as you want.
- Garnish with honey drizzle and chives and serve!