10+ Phyllo Dough Recipes to Try for Easy and Delicious Meals

Phyllo dough is that paper-thin, flaky pastry you see in both sweet and savory dishes. It’s got this knack for adding a light, crispy crunch to meals and desserts—honestly, it just makes food more fun.

You can whip up all sorts of easy recipes with phyllo dough, whether you’re craving a snack, a main dish, or a treat. It’s surprisingly versatile.

If you haven’t tried working with phyllo before, it might feel intimidating. But after a couple of tries and some patience, you’ll get the hang of it.

This guide’s here to nudge you along and give you some ideas for phyllo dough recipes you’ll actually want to eat.

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Ingredients:

• Phyllo dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Thaw frozen phyllo dough in the fridge overnight.
2. Gently separate phyllo sheets so they don’t tear.
3. Brush each layer with olive oil or melted butter to keep things flexible and crispy after baking.
4. Follow your favorite recipe for filling and baking times.
5. Bake at about 350°F (175°C) until golden and crisp.

1) Classic Greek Spanakopita

Spanakopita is that classic Greek pie with layers of crispy phyllo. Inside, you’ll find spinach, feta, and fresh herbs.

Bake it until the top turns golden and the pastry shatters when you cut it. It works as a snack, appetizer, or even a main dish if you’re feeling bold.

Using store-bought phyllo keeps things simple, and you can throw in dill or parsley for extra flavor. Once it’s out of the oven, slice it up into squares or triangles.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh spinach, chopped
• 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 package phyllo dough (about 1 pound)
• Butter or olive oil for brushing phyllo

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Let it cool down.
3. Mix spinach, feta, dill, and eggs in a bowl.
4. Lay one sheet of phyllo in a greased pan, brush with butter or oil. Repeat 5-7 sheets.
5. Spread spinach mixture evenly on phyllo.
6. Cover with more phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter or oil.
7. Bake for 45 minutes until golden and crisp.
8. Let it cool a bit before slicing.

For more details, check out the spanakopita recipe with spinach and feta.

2) Baklava with Pistachios and Honey

Baklava is one of those desserts that looks impressive but isn’t too tricky. You layer thin sheets of phyllo with chopped pistachios, brushing butter between each.

Once baked, the pastry turns golden and crisp. Pour a warm honey syrup over the hot baklava so it soaks right in.

The pistachios add crunch and richness, and you can toss in cinnamon or lemon zest for a little extra something. It’s perfect for sharing at parties.

Ingredients

• Phyllo dough sheets
• Unsalted butter, melted
• Chopped pistachios
• Honey
• Sugar
• Water
• Lemon zest (optional)
• Cinnamon (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
3. Layer 8-10 sheets of phyllo, buttering each one.
4. Sprinkle on chopped pistachios mixed with cinnamon and lemon zest if you like.
5. Repeat layering phyllo and nuts, finishing with a few phyllo sheets on top.
6. Cut baklava into squares or diamonds before baking.
7. Bake 45-50 minutes until golden and crisp.
8. While it bakes, heat honey, sugar, water, and lemon zest to make syrup.
9. Pour syrup over the hot baklava.
10. Let it cool so the syrup soaks in.

Get the full rundown at this Honey Pistachio Baklava recipe.

3) Apple Strudel with Phyllo

Apple strudel with phyllo is one of those desserts you can throw together without much fuss. The phyllo gets flaky and crisp, and inside there’s a warm, sweet-tart apple filling.

You can add raisins or walnuts for more texture. It bakes up golden brown and honestly, it’s great with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.

Using phyllo instead of puff pastry saves a bunch of time.

Ingredients

• 2 tart apples (like Granny Smith or Braeburn)
• 6 sheets phyllo dough
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 lemon (juiced)
• 1 stick butter (for brushing)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel and slice apples, then toss with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, and walnuts.
3. Lay a phyllo sheet on a clean towel and brush with melted butter. Stack and repeat with the rest.
4. Spread apple filling along one edge, then roll it up gently.
5. Place the strudel on a baking sheet and brush the top with more butter.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
7. Let it cool a bit before serving.

You can dig into an easy apple strudel recipe with filo pastry if you want more details.

4) Cheesy Sesame Seed Crackers

Making crackers with phyllo is honestly underrated. All you need is phyllo, some cheese, and a mix of sesame seeds.

Layer the phyllo with butter, sprinkle cheese and sesame seeds, then cut into small squares. Bake until golden and crisp.

Let them cool right on the baking sheet so they stay crunchy. The sesame gives a nice nutty flavor that’s hard to resist.

Ingredients:

• 6 sheets fresh or thawed phyllo dough
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup mixed black and white sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup grated cheese (Parmesan or cheddar work well)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Brush a phyllo sheet with melted butter and stack another on top. Repeat until all sheets are used.
3. Brush the top with butter and egg white.
4. Sprinkle cheese and sesame seeds evenly.
5. Cut into 2-inch squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
6. Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
7. Let them cool on the baking sheet.

Want the full recipe? Check out these Cheesy Sesame Phyllo Bites.

5) Black Bean and Feta Triangles

These black bean and feta triangles are just fun to make. They’re easy, and you get a crunchy, cheesy bite every time.

The filling is a mix of black beans, feta, and a little chipotle for smoky flavor. Wrap it all up in phyllo and bake until golden.

They’re great for parties or just snacking at home. Phyllo is delicate, so work gently.

You can find a detailed recipe for black bean phyllo triangles here.

Ingredients

• 6 sheets phyllo dough
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 Spanish onion, finely chopped
• 1 large pinch chipotle pepper powder
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• Olive oil
• 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft.
3. Mix black beans, onion, spices, and feta in a bowl.
4. Lay a phyllo sheet on your work surface and brush with olive oil.
5. Place a spoonful of filling near one corner and fold into a triangle.
6. Keep folding triangles along the sheet until you reach the end.
7. Place triangles on a baking sheet and brush tops with olive oil.
8. Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown.

6) Phyllo Mushroom Bundles

Phyllo mushroom bundles are kind of addictive. You cook mushrooms with garlic and butter until they’re soft and fragrant, then wrap the mixture in phyllo.

Bake until the outside is golden and crisp. You can toss in a little goat cheese if you want them creamier.

Serve warm for the best texture, and don’t be surprised if they disappear fast. The contrast between flaky phyllo and juicy mushrooms just works.

Ingredients:

• 1 package phyllo dough
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 4 cups chopped mushrooms
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and mushrooms, cook until soft.
4. Pour in white wine and let it reduce, if using.
5. Cut phyllo into squares and brush with melted butter.
6. Spoon mushroom mixture in the center of each square.
7. Fold up the edges to form bundles and brush the outside with butter.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Find more details at Phyllo Mushroom Bundles.

7) Ruffled Guava and Goat Cheese Pie

This pie starts with thin phyllo sheets that you twist into ruffled coils. You bake them until they’re golden and crisp.

Once the coils cool a bit, you pour on a creamy goat cheese custard. That gets baked again, just until set.

After baking, drizzle the whole thing with sweet guava syrup. Tangy goat cheese and fruity guava make a combo that’s both surprising and kind of addictive.

It looks impressive but honestly, it’s not hard to pull together—just a little messy, maybe.

Ingredients

• 7–9 sheets fresh or thawed phyllo dough
• 4 oz goat cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup guava syrup

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Butter each phyllo sheet and layer, then shape into ruffled coils in a baking dish.
3. Bake coils for 15-20 minutes until crisp.
4. Mix goat cheese and heavy cream to make custard.
5. Pour custard over baked coils and bake 20 minutes more.
6. Drizzle with guava syrup before serving.

For more details, check out this Guava and Goat Cheese Phyllo Pie recipe.

8) Savory Spinach and Cheese Turnovers

Spinach and cheese turnovers—honestly, they’re kind of irresistible. You get crisp, flaky phyllo wrapped around a savory mix of spinach and feta.

They work as a snack or a light meal. You can even toss in some dill or parsley if you’re feeling fancy.

The filling’s super simple: creamy feta, cooked spinach, and whatever herbs you like. Bake them until golden and you’ll get that perfect crunch.

They’re a bit like spanakopita, but shaped as hand pies. Great for sharing, if you don’t eat them all first.

Ingredients:

• 1 package phyllo dough
• 2 cups cooked spinach, drained
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh dill or parsley (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft.
3. Mix cooked spinach, feta, mozzarella, sautéed onion, herbs, salt, and pepper.
4. Lay one sheet of phyllo on a clean surface and brush with olive oil.
5. Place filling on one end and fold into a triangle.
6. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
7. Brush tops with beaten egg.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

9) Phyllo-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Here’s a fast appetizer: wrap asparagus in phyllo dough. Snap off the tough ends first—it makes a big difference.

Group the spears into bundles, then wrap them up in phyllo. Let the tips stick out for a little drama.

Want more flavor? Slip in some ham or cheese before you wrap. Brush the dough with melted butter so it crisps up.

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when the phyllo turns golden and crunchy.

Perfect for guests, or just when you want to snack on something a little fancy.

Ingredients

• Fresh asparagus
• Phyllo dough sheets
• Melted butter
• Optional: ham slices or cheese

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
3. Divide asparagus into small bundles.
4. Wrap each bundle in phyllo dough, leaving tips exposed.
5. Brush melted butter over the dough.
6. Place bundles on a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.

10) Sweet Nut and Date Rolls

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