🔄 Classic Pecan Pie vs. Fig & Brie Phyllo Cups – A Gourmet Thanksgiving Dessert Showdown

Ingredients

• • 9-inch pie crust
• • 1 ⅞ cup light corn syrup
• • ⅞ cup unsalted butter
• • ⅞ cup brown sugar
• • 2 ⅞ large eggs
• • 1 ⅞ cups pecan pieces
• • 1 ⅞ sheet frozen phyllo dough
• • 8 ⅞ oz brie cheese
• • ⅞ cup dried figs
• • ⅞ cup honey
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp balsamic glaze
• • 1 ⅞ tsp thyme leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Press pie crust into a 9-inch tart pan. Chill for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Whisk corn syrup, butter, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.

3. 3

   Fold in pecans. Pour mixture into crust. Sprinkle extra nuts on top.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 45-50 minutes until golden.

5. 5

   Stack 3 phyllo sheets. Cut into 3-inch squares. Brush with melted butter.

6. 6

   Place 1 brie cube in each phyllo square. Top with figs, drizzle honey, and add thyme.

7. 7

   Bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes until golden and crisp.