Risotto Appetizers

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Remove from heat</div> <div> Stir in cheese, butter, truffle oil, and pepper. Cool. </div> <div> Preheat oven to 375°. </div> <div> Place 1 phyllo sheet on a large cutting board or work surface (cover remaining dough to keep from drying); lightly coat sheet with cooking spray</div> <div> Repeat layers with remaining phyllo and cooking spray, ending with phyllo</div> <div> Gently press phyllo layers together</div> <div> Lightly coat top phyllo sheet with cooking spray</div> <div> Cut phyllo layers into 24 (1 1/2-inch) squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter</div> <div> Carefully place 1 layered square in each of 24 miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray</div> <div> gently press squares into pan to form cups</div> <div> Bake at 375° for 5 minutes or until crisp</div> <div> Remove phyllo cups from pan</div> <div> Fill each cup with 1 tablespoon risotto</div> <div> Sprinkle cups evenly with parsley</div> <bR> <div> <B>NUTRITION PER SERVING</B></div> <div> CALORIES 88(28% from fat); FAT 2.7g (sat 0.9g,mono 1.4g,poly 0.3g); PROTEIN 1.9g; CHOLESTEROL 3mg; CALCIUM 22mg; SODIUM 168mg; FIBER 0.5g; IRON 0.5mg; CARBOHYDRATE 13.1g</div> <bR> <div> <B>Note:</B></div> <div> We loved the subtle flavor imparted by the white truffle oil. If you don't have truffle oil, add a little extra Parmesan. Look for phyllo cups in the freezer section of your grocery store, if you'd rather not make your own.</div> </td> </tr></table></body>