Basil Avocado Cups

Last Sunday we had friends over.  I invited them to a  vegetarian feast.  This recipe was part of the menu and a total success.  It is my version of a recipe I saw a while ago.   I know you will like it as much as we did.

Basil Avocado Cups - Photo by Laura

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Basil Pesto*
• Grapeseed oil
• 24 Wonton wraps
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 3 ripe avocados, diced -I used the Mexican ones
• 1/2 cream cheese, softened
• 4 oz goat cheese
• Chives
• Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Basil Avocado Cups - Photo by Laura

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.  Lightly coat both sides of the Wonton wrap with the oil, put two wraps  together and press them into a 12 muffin cups.  Make sure that the bottom are as flat as possible.  
2. Bake the Wonton wrappers until golden and crispy for about 10 minutes.  Let cool completely.
3. In a bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, goat cheese, basil pesto, garlic, salt and pepper.  Carefully, fold the diced avocado into the cheese mixture.  Scoop the Basil Avocado among the Wonton cups.  Garnish with the Chives.  

Basil Avocado Cups - Photo by Laura

*The Basil Pesto can be made ahead of time.  You can use the herb of your liking.  

Please do make this recipe at home.  Be creative and enjoy.  Don't forget to let me know.

Buon Appetito!