Description
These Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey are a delightful appetizer featuring crispy phyllo pastry filled with a creamy blend of tangy feta and smooth ricotta cheese. Baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a warm, spicy-sweet chili honey, these rolls offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors with an optional hint of fresh thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Filling
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Phyllo Rolls
- 6 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed and cut in half lengthwise (12 strips)
- ¼ cup melted butter or olive oil
Chili Honey
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, and fresh thyme leaves if using. Stir until smooth and well blended, ensuring an even distribution of flavors. Set the filling aside.
- Prep the Phyllo Pastry: Carefully unroll the phyllo sheets and keep them covered with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying out. Cut each sheet in half lengthwise to form 12 long strips for rolling.
- Assemble the Rolls: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take one phyllo strip and lightly brush it with melted butter or olive oil. Place about 1 tablespoon of the cheese filling near one end, fold the sides inward, then roll tightly to form a neat roll. Place the roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining strips and filling.
- Bake the Rolls: Brush the tops of all rolls with more melted butter or oil for a golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the rolls are crispy and golden brown.
- Make the Chili Honey: While the rolls bake, warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the red chili flakes and let the mixture warm for 1-2 minutes to infuse the flavors. Remove from heat.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the baked rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the warm chili honey over the rolls or serve it on the side for dipping. Garnish with extra thyme leaves if desired for added color and aroma.
Notes
- Thaw phyllo pastry properly and keep covered to prevent it from drying out and becoming brittle.
- Adjust the amount of red chili flakes in the honey to control the spice level.
- Use either melted butter or olive oil for brushing the phyllo depending on your preference for flavor and dietary needs.
- Serve these rolls warm for the best texture and flavor combination.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
