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Hot Honey Baked Feta in Phyllo Dough

A crispy phyllo-wrapped feta appetizer baked until golden and drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Feta Pastry
  • 1 block feta cheese about 8 oz
  • 6 sheets phyllo dough thawed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Hot Honey
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 tsp fresh thyme

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix honey, chili flakes, garlic, and lemon zest in a bowl to make hot honey.
  3. Layer phyllo sheets, brushing each with olive oil.
  4. Place feta in the center and wrap phyllo around it like a parcel.
  5. Brush the outside with olive oil and transfer to baking sheet.
  6. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  7. Drizzle hot honey over baked feta and garnish with thyme.
  8. Serve warm with bread or crackers.

Notes

Best served immediately while the phyllo pastry is crisp.