Description
These oven-fried feta rolls with chili honey are a delightful mix of tangy feta and creamy ricotta wrapped in crispy phyllo pastry, drizzled with a sweet and spicy chili-infused honey. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these rolls are sure to impress your guests with their delicious flavors and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
For the Rolls:
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 6 sheets phyllo pastry
- 1/4 cup melted butter or olive oil
For the Chili Honey:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta, ricotta cheese, and thyme leaves. Stir until smooth.
- Prep the Phyllo Pastry: Unroll and cut the phyllo sheets in half lengthwise.
- Assemble the Rolls: Place a strip of phyllo, brush with butter, add filling, roll tightly.
- Bake the Rolls: Arrange on a baking sheet, brush with butter, bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the Chili Honey: Warm honey, add chili flakes, warm for 1-2 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle chili honey over rolls and garnish with thyme leaves.
Notes
- Keep phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
- Adjust chili flakes in honey for more heat.
- Rolls can be made ahead and refrigerated until baking.
- Choose high-quality feta for the best flavor.
- Ricotta can be substituted with goat cheese or cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
