Oven Feta Rolls With Chili Honey (Printable View)
Crispy baked phyllo rolls with creamy feta filling and sweet-spicy honey drizzle
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Rolls
01 - 7 oz feta cheese
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 8 sheets phyllo pastry
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil for brushing
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ For the Chili Honey
07 - 1/4 cup honey
08 - 1-2 tsp red chili flakes to taste
09 - 1 tsp lemon juice
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Crumble feta into mixing bowl. Add cream cheese, parsley, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
03 - Lay one phyllo sheet on work surface. Brush lightly with olive oil. Top with second sheet and brush again. Repeat to create 4 stacks of 2 sheets each.
04 - Cut each stacked phyllo rectangle in half to create 8 equal pieces.
05 - Place 2 tablespoons feta mixture near short end of each phyllo piece. Fold sides inward and roll tightly into log. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush tops with olive oil. Bake 18-20 minutes until golden and crisp.
07 - Combine honey, chili flakes, and lemon juice in small saucepan. Warm gently 2-3 minutes, stirring until well mixed.
08 - Let rolls cool slightly. Drizzle generously with warm chili honey before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They deliver all the satisfaction of fried cheese without the mess and heaviness of deep frying
- The sweet spicy honey creates this incredible flavor dance that everyone talks about
- You can assemble them ahead and bake when guests arrive
02 -
- Phyllo dries out incredibly fast so keep unused sheets covered with a damp cloth
- The rolls must be seam side down or they will unroll during baking
- Let them cool for at least 5 minutes or the filling will be too hot to enjoy
03 -
- Work quickly but gently when handling phyllo to avoid tears
- Room temperature filling spreads more evenly and prevents tearing