What are Hot Honey Phyllo Rolls?

They're crispy appetizers made from layers of buttery phyllo dough wrapped around a salty feta cheese filling. After baking, they're drizzled with spicy-sweet hot honey and sprinkled with sesame seeds. The contrast between the shatter-crisp shell and the soft, tangy center is what makes them so good.

Can Hot Honey Feta Phyllo Rolls be made gluten-free?

Yes, but you must use a gluten-free phyllo dough substitute. Gluten-free phyllo is rare commercially; a more accessible approach is to use rice paper wrappers or gluten-free puff pastry, though the texture will differ. The rolling technique remains similar. Be extra gentle, as gluten-free dough can be more brittle. All other ingredients, feta cheese, hot honey, and olive oil, are naturally gluten-free.

Which cheeses besides feta can you try in these rolls?

Goat cheese works for a tangier bite. For a creamier center, mix ricotta with a salty cheese like grated pecorino. A firm, crumbly cotija is also excellent. Stick to 8 oz (225g) total and ensure your chosen cheese isn't too wet, or it can make the phyllo soggy.

How crispy do these rolls get?

They get very crisp. Baked at 375°F / 190°C for 18-22 minutes , the phyllo layers turn deeply golden brown and shatter when you bite into them. The key is using enough butter or olive oil between sheets and avoiding the microwave when reheating to preserve that perfect crunch.

Hot Honey Feta Phyllo Rolls: 2-Rolling Methods, Crispy Appetizer

Name: Crispy Hot Honey Feta Phyllo Rolls with Two Foolproof Rolling Methods
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) block feta cheese, crumbled by hand; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/3 cup (80ml) honey; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 package (16 oz / 454g) phyllo dough, thawed; 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil); 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Description

Crispy, savory phyllo rolls with a creamy feta filling, finished with a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey. These are an easy make-ahead appetizer ready in 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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For the Filling:

8 oz (225g) block feta cheese, crumbled by hand

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp dried oregano

2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

For the Hot Honey:

1/3 cup (80ml) honey

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 clove garlic, minced

For Assembly & Finishing:

1 package (16 oz / 454g) phyllo dough, thawed

1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil)

2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine crumbled feta, 1 minced garlic clove, oregano, and dill.

3. Make the hot honey: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm honey with crushed red pepper and the other minced garlic clove for 2-3 minutes until thin and bubbly. Remove from heat.

4. Pour about half of the warm hot honey over the feta mixture. Stir until evenly coated. Reserve remaining honey.

5. Assemble rolls: Place one sheet of phyllo on work surface (keep rest covered with damp towel). Brush lightly with melted butter. Top with a second sheet and brush again.

6. Spoon 2 tablespoons of feta filling along one short end. Roll tightly like a sushi roll or fold sides in and roll like a burrito. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet. Repeat.

7. Brush tops of all rolls lightly with more butter. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.

8. Bake for 18-22 minutes on middle rack until phyllo is deeply golden brown and crisp.

9. Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes. Drizzle with reserved hot honey and serve warm.

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to 2 hours or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Use block feta you crumble yourself for a creamier texture than pre-crumbled.

Keep unused phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.

If a sheet tears, just layer another brushed sheet on top before rolling, it bakes together fine.

Prep Time: 20 min
Rest Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Category: Appetizer, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 310 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg