Description
These Baked Feta Stuffed Phyllo Pastries are a delightful combination of crispy, flaky layers enveloping a creamy, tangy feta filling. The addition of a spicy syrup drizzled on top elevates the flavor profile, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pastries:
- 1 package of phyllo dough (16 oz), thawed
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil, for brushing
- For the Spicy Syrup:
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the crumbled feta, ricotta, and parsley until well combined.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Layer another sheet of phyllo on top and brush with olive oil again.
- Cut the layered phyllo into strips about 4 inches wide.
- Place a tablespoon of the cheese mixture at one end of each strip and fold the sides over the filling.
- Roll the strip tightly to form a pastry and place it seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the pastries are baking, prepare the spicy syrup by combining honey, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until heated through and well mixed.
- Once the pastries are done, drizzle the spicy syrup over them before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the pastries and freeze them before baking. Just bake them directly from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: You can use goat cheese instead of feta for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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