Oven Fried Feta Rolls Chili Honey (Printable)

Golden phyllo rolls with creamy feta filling and spicy honey drizzle

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Feta Rolls

01 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
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 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
07 - 12 sheets phyllo pastry
08 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ For the Spicy Chili Honey

09 - 1/3 cup honey
10 - 1-2 tsp chili flakes
11 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
12 - Pinch of salt

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, combine feta, cream cheese, parsley, dill, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
03 - Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush again. Cut the layered sheets into thirds lengthwise to create 3 strips.
04 - Place a heaping tablespoon of the feta filling near one end of each strip. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling to make 12 rolls.
05 - Arrange rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining melted butter.
06 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and crisp.
07 - Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, and salt. Warm gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until aromatic. Do not boil.
08 - Serve feta rolls hot, drizzled with spicy chili honey.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The contrast between shattering phyllo and creamy feta filling hits every pleasure center at once
  • That spicy honey drizzle transforms something already good into something people cannot stop eating
  • They look impressive but come together in under an hour, even if you are new to working with phyllo
02 -
  • Phyllo dries out incredibly fast, so keep the unused sheets covered with a slightly damp cloth while you work
  • The rolling technique gets faster with practice, so do not stress if your first few look a little rustic
  • That honey sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated, but it is best when fresh and fragrant
03 -
  • If your phyllo tears, just patch it with another small piece and keep going, no one will notice after baking
  • Brush butter all the way to the edges of each phyllo sheet so every corner gets crisp and golden

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