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Chili Honey Feta Rolls

Crispy, golden-baked phyllo dough rolled around a creamy, savory feta and herb filling, drenched in an irresistible sweet and spicy hot honey glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean
Calories: 195
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling & Pastry
  • 8 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 16 oz phyllo dough thawed completely
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
Glaze & Garnish
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 1-2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Mixing bowls
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the crumbled feta, softened cream cheese, dill, parsley, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Unroll the phyllo dough and cover immediately with a damp towel to prevent drying.
  4. Place one sheet of phyllo on your work surface, brush lightly with melted butter, and top with a second sheet. Brush the second sheet with butter.
  5. Cut the layered phyllo rectangle in half vertically to create two smaller rectangles.
  6. Place about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of the feta mixture along the bottom edge of one rectangle. Fold the sides in, then roll up tightly like a cigar.
  7. Place the roll seam-side down on the baking sheet and brush the top with butter. Repeat with remaining filling and dough.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and deeply golden brown.
  9. While baking, gently heat the honey and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over low heat until warm and fragrant.
  10. Remove rolls from oven, immediately drizzle heavily with the warm chili honey, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep phyllo covered with a damp towel at all times while working. Rolls can be assembled and frozen unbaked, then baked straight from frozen (add a few extra minutes to bake time).