4packages(1.9 ounce each) mini fillo shells, thawed
1 1/2cupschopped pecans
2 1/2ouncescream cheese, cut into small cubes
whipped cream, for serving, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and granulated sugar.
Place fillo cups on nonstick baking sheets. Sprinkle a little of the pumpkin pie spice-sugar mixture on the inside of each cup, followed by a few pecan pieces and a cube of cream cheese, and finishing with a heaping teaspoon of the pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle any remaining pumpkin pie spice-sugar on top.
Bake for 15 minutes until fillo is golden and cream cheese is melted.
Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.