Description
Feta Rolls with Spicy Honey offer a delicious bite-sized treat featuring flaky filo pastry wrapped around tangy, creamy feta cheese. Drizzled with a warm, sweet, and spicy honey glaze, these rolls perfectly balance creamy, salty, sweet, and spicy flavors. Ideal for snacks, appetizers, or party platters, they are easy to prepare and customizable to suit your heat preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- Filo pastry sheets (about 8-10 sheets)
- 200g (7 oz) feta cheese
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil (for brushing)
Optional Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon fresh herbs such as oregano or thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Chopped fresh mint or dill for variation
- Crushed pistachios or walnuts for topping
- Vegan feta alternative and agave syrup (for vegan version)
- Fresh chopped chili peppers for extra heat
- Balsamic reduction to mix with honey for sweetness twist
Instructions
- Prepare the Feta Filling: Crumble the feta cheese into a mixing bowl. Add chopped herbs like oregano or thyme and lemon zest if using. Mix gently to combine and set aside.
- Prepare the Filo Pastry: Lay one filo sheet flat on your work surface and brush lightly with melted butter or olive oil. Layer another filo sheet on top and brush again. Repeat to create 2-3 layered sheets, ensuring each is brushed thoroughly to achieve a golden crisp crust.
- Assemble the Rolls: Cut the layered filo pastry into strips approximately 2 inches wide. Place a spoonful of feta filling near one end of each strip. Roll the strip tightly around the filling, folding in the edges to seal the cheese inside.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the assembled rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until the rolls turn golden and crisp.
- Prepare the Spicy Honey Drizzle: While the rolls bake, gently warm the honey with red chili flakes in a small saucepan or microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute to infuse the spice evenly. Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Drizzle and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and drizzle the warm spicy honey generously over them. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh herbs and whole chili flakes for color and extra flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature feta for easier mixing with herbs and zest.
- Handle filo pastry gently and keep covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
- Brush filo sheets generously with butter or oil to ensure a crisp, golden crust.
- Adjust chili flakes gradually in the honey to control the heat level.
- Serve the rolls warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: feta rolls, spicy honey, appetizer, snack, filo pastry, party food, spicy honey glaze, Mediterranean, easy recipe
