Cheesy Sesame Phyllo Bites

Name: Cheesy Sesame Phyllo Bites
Total time: 8 h 13 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 6 sheets fresh phyllo pastry or frozen, thawed; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled; 1 large egg white, room temperature, lightly beaten; ⅓ cup mixed black and white sesame seeds, divided; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, divided; 1 to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 4 ounces Gruyère; 2 cups finely grated (about 2 cups); 1 divided

Crispy, flaky phyllo crackers topped with melted Gruyère cheese and a flavorful blend of black and white sesame seeds. These elegant appetizers are perfectly seasoned with smoked paprika and make an impressive party snack.

24 servings

8 hr 13 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•6 sheets fresh phyllo pastry or frozen, thawed
•4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled
•1 large egg white, room temperature, lightly beaten
•⅓ cup mixed black and white sesame seeds, divided
•½ teaspoon smoked paprika, divided
•1 to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
•4 ounces Gruyère
•2 cups finely grated (about 2 cups)
•1 divided

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place a sheet of phyllo on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with butter and top with a second sheet of phyllo, pressing gently to adhere. Brush with butter and top with another sheet, pressing gently again; brush with egg white. Sprinkle half of sesame seeds and half of paprika over phyllo; season with salt and pepper. Scatter half of Gruyère over top. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut phyllo into 2" squares. Bake crackers until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet 3 minutes before serving. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, egg white, sesame seeds, paprika, Gruyère, and more salt and pepper, building on another parchment-lined baking sheet.
13 min
2.
Crackers can be made 8 hours ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
480 min