Description
Phyllo-Wrapped Greek Baked Feta with Honey is a delightful appetizer featuring creamy Greek feta cheese wrapped in crispy, golden phyllo dough, baked to perfection and drizzled with sweet honey. This dish balances the savory richness of feta with the delicate crunch of phyllo and the natural sweetness of honey, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh thyme for an authentic Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 2 blocks of quality feta (3 ounces each)
Phyllo Dough
- 2 sheets of phyllo dough (thawed)
Other Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (more to your liking)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
- Extra virgin olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and position a rack in the center to ensure even baking.
- Prepare the Phyllo: Lay each sheet of phyllo dough flat on a clean surface or cutting board. Carefully brush the surface closest to you with extra virgin olive oil to help achieve a golden, crispy texture.
- Wrap the Feta: Place one block of feta near the bottom edge of the phyllo sheet. Fold the sides up to cover the cheese partially, brushing olive oil on the folds as needed to secure the layers. Continue to wrap the phyllo around the feta block, moving the cheese away from you, until fully enclosed. Repeat the process with the second feta block and phyllo sheet. Brush the top of each wrapped feta parcel with olive oil for crispiness.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the phyllo-wrapped feta parcels seam side down on a small sheet pan to prevent them from unraveling during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the phyllo is golden and crispy on both sides. If one side gets golden before the other, gently flip the parcels and bake for an additional 5 minutes to ensure even crispiness.
- Serve with Honey and Garnish: Remove from the oven and carefully transfer the baked feta to a serving plate using a spatula. Immediately drizzle with honey, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds generously, and garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Greek feta me meli is a classic dish of warm, creamy feta wrapped in crispy phyllo and finished with honey, offering a delicious sweet and savory contrast.
- This recipe pairs wonderfully with other phyllo-based dishes such as spanakopita or crispy meat pie, making it ideal for Mediterranean-themed meals.
- Only a couple of phyllo sheets are needed, so this recipe is quick and easy, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Adjust the amount of honey and sesame seeds according to your personal taste preference for sweetness and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 74 kcal
- Sugar: 11.8 g
- Sodium: 16 mg
- Fat: 7.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.3 mg
