Fig & Goat Cheese Phyllo Rolls with Hot Honey
Recipe By: @brightmomentco.
🥐 Fun Fact: The word phyllo means “leaf” in Greek. Those impossibly thin sheets bake into delicate, golden layers that bring irresistible crunch to sweet and savory recipes.
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Ingredients
8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
6 oz goat cheese, softened
⅓ cup fig preserves
3 fresh figs, thinly sliced (optional)
¼ cup finely chopped pecans
3 tbsp hot honey, plus more for finishing
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
¼ cup olive oil, for brushing
Let's Get Cooking!
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Heat to 375°F. Lightly grease a standard muffin tin with olive oil.
2️⃣ Prepare the Phyllo
Carefully stack the thawed phyllo sheets, brushing lightly with olive oil between layers.
3️⃣ Add the Goat Cheese
Along one short edge of the pastry, spread the softened goat cheese in a strip approximately 2 inches wide.
4️⃣ Layer the Goodness
Spoon fig preserves over the goat cheese. Add fresh fig slices, chopped pecans, a drizzle of hot honey, and fresh thyme.
5️⃣ Roll It Up
Carefully roll the phyllo into a tight log, keeping the filling tucked inside.
6️⃣ Slice & Arrange
Cut the roll into 1–1½-inch rounds. Arrange each piece upright in the prepared muffin tin.
7️⃣ Bake Until Golden
Brush the tops with olive oil and bake for 20–25 minutes, until beautifully golden, flaky, and crisp.
8️⃣ The Finishing Touch
Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Remove carefully, drizzle with additional hot honey, and finish with fresh thyme.
