Feta Rolls with Spicy Chili Honey (Printable View)
Golden phyllo rolls stuffed with herbed feta, topped with spicy honey for a perfect sweet-savory bite.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Feta Rolls
01 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp lemon zest
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
07 - 12 sheets phyllo pastry
08 - 2 oz unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil for brushing)
→ For the Spicy Chili Honey
09 - 1/3 cup honey
10 - 1-2 tsp chili flakes
11 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
12 - Pinch of salt
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, combine feta, cream cheese, parsley, dill, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
03 - Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush again. Cut the layered sheets into thirds lengthwise to create 3 strips.
04 - Place a heaping tablespoon of the feta filling near one end of each strip. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling to make 12 rolls.
05 - Arrange rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining melted butter.
06 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and crisp.
07 - Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, and salt. Warm gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until aromatic. Do not boil.
08 - Serve feta rolls hot, drizzled with spicy chili honey.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The crispy phyllo exterior gives way to impossibly creamy cheese filling that feels luxurious despite being so easy to make
- That spicy honey drizzle hits every flavor note sweet, heat, salt, and acid making these completely addictive
02 -
- Phyllo dries out in minutes once unwrapped, so keep it covered with a damp cloth and work quickly but calmly
- The rolls can be assembled ahead and frozen raw, then baked straight from frozen, adding a few minutes to the cooking time
03 -
- Work with one phyllo sheet at a time and keep the rest covered, exposure to air is the enemy here
- Brush butter lightly but thoroughly, missed spots result in tough, leathery patches instead of crisp layers