7 fillo dough recipes to try at home that turn ordinary evenings into flavorful, simple feasts
Puff pastry or shortcrust pastry. Neither—today, for our recipes, we’ll be using phyllo dough (also known as pasta fillo ): an extremely thin sheet of dough originating in Greece and Turkey that is now used all over the world. Fillo dough is light, crispy, and has a fairly neutral flavor, allowing you to pair it easily with a wide variety of ingredients.
You’ve surely seen packages of ready-made phyllo dough in the supermarket’s refrigerated section and wondered how to use it in the kitchen —so here are some sweet and savory ideas that are super easy to make. With phyllo dough , you can make tasty rolls, delicious little parcels, and mouthwatering cheesecakes, as well as various Greek or Arabic recipes —just pick your favorite and try them at home!
1. Feta Saganaki
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 35 minutes
Delicious little feta parcels drizzled with honey right out of the oven. An easy-to-make Greek recipe using phyllo dough that you can serve as an appetizer or even as a main course for a quick dinner. In that case, why not pair the feta saganaki with a hearty salad!
Just a heads-up: this recipe is ULTRA addictive! A crispy, golden delight (thanks to the filo pastry) with a soft, gooey filling (thanks to the combination of feta and honey). Serve it as an appetizer or starter with a salad, such as lamb's lettuce....
2. Crinkle Cake
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 75 minutes
Just from the name, you can tell how this dessert “crinkles”: the crinkle cake is a delicious cake that’s very easy to make and quite unique. We made it with pistachios, but you can also use other nuts, such as almonds or hazelnuts.
Looking for an easy and delicious cake recipe that requires (almost) no baking skills ? Then you've come to the right place! The crispy "Crinkle Cake" is the perfect solution to satisfy your sweet tooth in no time. With its tasty vanilla mixture,...
3. Savory candies with goat cheese
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 minutes
Looking for a tasty, vegetarian appetizer to make with phyllo dough? Here’s a super-simple recipe that’s just what you need. Check out the step-by-step instructions by clicking on the photo or the link below—we’re sure these savory treats will win over your guests.
Crunch for these candy with a smooth goat cheese core, a perfect texture match for a successful dinner !
4. Turkish Börek with Spinach and Feta
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 35 minutes
Let’s fly to Turkey to discover a traditional recipe from this beautiful country: Börek. These are phyllo dough rolls filled with various ingredients, and in this case, we’ve used spinach, ricotta, and feta for a 100% vegetarian version.
The Middle East has culinary treasures well worth discovering, including börek: a kind of pie made with crisp filo pastry and filled with juicy spinach and cheese. Börek comes in many shapes—you can find triangular and rolled versions, among others—and...
5. Crispy Shrimp Rolls
Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 15 minutes
Tasty shrimp wrapped in a crispy phyllo dough shell. Just pop them in the oven for 10 minutes, and they’re ready to enjoy. Try this super-easy recipe—you can serve it as an appetizer or with drinks (perhaps paired with a delicious Asian sweet-and-sour sauce).
Want some seafood ? How do you feel about adding a little crisp to it all ?
6. Spanakopita
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 65 minutes
If you’ve been to Greece, you’ve surely tried it already. It’s the most famous savory pie on the Greek peninsula: spanakopita. We’ll walk you through the process step by step—just check out the recipe if you want to try making it at home!
Mediterranean cuisine is full of tasty, sun-soaked recipes, and today we're heading to Greece to discover a new specialty: Spanakopita (we challenge you to pronounce the name correctly on the first try)! This vegetarian pie with spinach and feta will...
7. Pistachio Cheesecake
Difficulty: medium
Prep time: 60 minutes
A delicious cheesecake wrapped in a crispy phyllo crust: this recipe will drive all dessert lovers wild. Serve it as a birthday cake or as a dessert for a special dinner— it’s sure to be a hit!
We’ve found you an absolutely delicious dessert that’s crisp, crunchy and creamy—perfect for ending a meal on a high note :-) This pistachio baklava cheesecake combines the classic flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine with traditional ingredients such...
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