Baked Feta Phyllo Cups with Hot Honey
Inspired by Greek feta me meli, these feta phyllo cups are the perfect easy party appetizer. These bites have salty feta, sweet-spicy hot honey, and nutty sesame seeds all packaged up in buttery, flaky pastry. Even better, all you need is 5 ingredients and 25 minutes to whip them up. Just pour some ouzo and pretend you're in Santorini!
Ingredients
- 2 1.9-ounce boxes of pre-made phyllo shells (110 grams/30 shells)
- 8 ounces feta cheese sliced into 1/2-inch cubes (225 grams)
- 1/3 cup hot honey (110 milliliters)
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (5 grams)
- Red pepper flakes for garnish - optional
Equipment
- Large sheet pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Gently line the shells side-by-side on the prepared sheet pan.
- Add 1 feta cheese cube to each shell. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is softened and hot all the way through. (Feta doesn't really melt, so it'll hold its shape even when it's baked.)
- Use a spatula to transfer the cups to a serving platter. Immediately before serving, drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of hot honey into each cup. Garnish the cups with toasted sesame seeds and red pepper flakes, if using. Enjoy!
Notes
Look for phyllo shells in the freezer aisle next to the puff pastry and frozen pie crusts.
You will want a block of feta cheese (not crumbles) so you can slice it into cubes. I recommend feta with the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) label for the best flavor and texture.
These are best right away, because the shells will get soggy if they sit too long.
Feel free to use regular honey if you don't want these to be spicy.
These cups are also amazing with a sprinkle of finely chopped pistachios on top!
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 45kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 94mg, Potassium: 8mg, Sugar: 3g, Calcium: 40mg
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