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Close-up macro photograph of flaky, golden-baked feta rolls on a rustic ceramic plate.

The Ultimate Crispy Baked Feta Rolls with Hot Honey

These incredibly flaky Baked Feta Rolls feature a creamy cheese center, wrapped in crispy phyllo dough, and topped with glistening hot honey, red chili flakes, sesame seeds, and fresh dill.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

Baked Feta Rolls Ingredients
  • 8 oz feta cheese High-quality block feta, drained and patted dry (225g)
  • 4 oz cream cheese Softened to room temperature (115g)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper Freshly ground (1g)
  • 12 sheets phyllo dough Thawed according to package instructions
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted (115g)
  • 1/4 cup hot honey For drizzling (80g)
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes For sprinkling (3g)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds Toasted (9g)
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill Finely chopped (5g)
  • 1 handful fresh mint leaves For plating and garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Heavy-duty baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • 1 Silicone Pastry Brush Essential for applying melted butter gently without tearing the phyllo.

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a medium mixing bowl, crumble the feta block into coarse chunks. Add the softened cream cheese and black pepper. Blend with a fork until it forms a cohesive but slightly chunky paste. Set aside.
  2. Place one sheet of phyllo dough horizontally on a clean surface. Brush lightly with melted butter. Top with a second sheet, brush with butter, and repeat with a third sheet to create a 3-layer stack. Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel.
  3. Cut the buttered phyllo stack in half vertically to create two rectangles. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the feta mixture onto the bottom edge of each rectangle.
  4. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly into a cylinder. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Brush the tops of all rolls with melted butter.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the rolls have a deep, crispy, golden-baked crust. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer the warm rolls to a serving plate. Drizzle generously with glistening hot honey. Scatter red chili flakes, sesame seeds, and finely chopped fresh dill on top. Place fresh mint leaves around the dish and serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp kitchen towel while working to prevent it from drying out and cracking.
Tip 2: Do not overfill the pastry rolls, or the cheese mixture will burst through the delicate dough during baking.
Tip 3: Garnish with fresh herbs only after baking to maintain their vibrant color and fresh flavor.