Description
These Guacamole Cups are a fresh and flavorful Mexican-inspired appetizer featuring creamy mashed avocados mixed with lime, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and optional jalapeño for a bit of heat. Served in crunchy mini phyllo shells or tortilla scoop chips, they make a perfect bite-sized party snack that’s easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Guacamole
- 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 medium tomato, diced and seeds removed
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
Serving
- 24 mini phyllo shells or tortilla scoop chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Guacamole: In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth yet slightly chunky to keep a good texture.
- Mix in Vegetables: Stir in the diced red onion, tomato, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped jalapeño if you choose to add some heat.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the guacamole mixture and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed to enhance the flavors.
- Fill the Cups: Just before serving, spoon about 1 tablespoon of guacamole into each mini phyllo shell or tortilla scoop chip carefully to avoid breaking the cups.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the guacamole cups right away to maintain the crispiness of the shells and prevent the guacamole from browning and making the cups soggy.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, consider folding in a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt into the guacamole.
- To prepare in advance, make the guacamole up to 2 hours ahead and store it in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface to prevent oxidation and browning.
- Fill the phyllo shells or chips with the guacamole right before serving to preserve their crunchiness.
