1/2 cup shelled pistachios, toasted and finely chopped
1/2 cup soft brown sugar
1/4 - 1/2 pineapple, peeled, sliced and cut into thin wedges Icing sugar, for dusting
250g PHILADELPHIA Light Spreadable Cream Cheese
1/3 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Finely grated rind of 1 lemon Toasted pistachio nuts, extra Seeds from 1 pomegranate
Method
BUTTER and layer 4 sheets of filo with some chopped pistachio nuts and brown sugar between each sheet. Cut into 6 and gently press into 6 greased 1/3 cup muffin cups. Fold in the overhang and brush inside and edges with some melted butter. Repeat with remaining filo, pistachio nuts and sugar to make 12
BAKE the filo cases in a moderately hot oven 190°C for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly then carefully lift out onto a rack and cool completely. Store in an airtight container until required
DUST the pineapple with icing sugar then chargrill for 3-5 minutes, until golden. Allow to cool
BEAT the PHILLY and caster sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Fold through the vanilla and lemon rind. Pipe or spoon into the filo cases and serve topped with pineapple, extra pistachio nuts and pomegranate
Tips & Hints
While working with filo, keep filo sheets covered with a damp tea towel.