Oven Fried Feta Rolls With Chili Honey (Printable)

Crispy golden rolls with creamy feta filling and sweet spicy drizzle. Ideal for appetizers or parties.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Feta Rolls

01 - 7 oz feta cheese
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp lemon zest
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
07 - 6 sheets filo pastry
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for brushing)

→ For the Chili Honey

09 - 3 tbsp honey
10 - 1-2 tsp chili flakes, to taste
11 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine feta cheese, cream cheese, parsley, dill, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until fairly smooth with some small feta chunks remaining.
03 - Place one sheet of filo pastry on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil. Top with a second sheet and brush again; repeat until you have a stack of three sheets. Cut the stack in half lengthwise to make two long strips.
04 - Place about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture near one end of each strip. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll up tightly like a spring roll.
05 - Repeat with remaining filo and filling to make 12 rolls in total. Place rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and brush tops with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
07 - Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and chili flakes. Warm gently for 2-3 minutes, then stir in lemon juice. Remove from heat.
08 - Drizzle the warm chili honey over the baked feta rolls and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between shatteringly crispy filo and the cool, creamy filling hits every texture craving at once
  • That spicy honey drizzle transforms simple cheese into something that feels restaurant special but takes almost no effort
02 -
  • Filo pastry dries out shockingly fast, so keep the unused sheets covered with a slightly damp towel while you work
  • The honey mixture will thicken as it cools, so don't make it too far in advance or it won't drizzle properly
03 -
  • Let the baked rolls sit for about 2 minutes before drizzling with honey, this prevents the pastry from getting soggy too quickly
  • If you're feeding a crowd with varying spice tolerance, serve the chili honey on the side and let people add their own

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