Crispy Smoked Mozzarella With Honey and Figs

Submitted by Pikake21

"This was featured on Giada's "Greek Fusion" episode, and I just couldn't keep my mouth from watering!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 sheets phyllo dough
• 6 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 6 equal pieces
• vegetable oil, for frying
• 8 ounces dried figs, stemmed and quartered
• 3⁄4 cup honey, plus more for drizzling
• 3 teaspoons black sesame seeds

directions

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
2. Place 1 sheet of phyllo on a dry work surface.
3. Place one slice of cheese about 5 inches from the top of the narrow end of the sheet.
4. Fold the top of the narrow end over the cheese, leaving 1 inch between the fold and the cheese.
5. Next fold over 1 of the long sides then the other, again leaving 1-inch between the folds and the cheese.
6. Then fold the cheese over, again leaving 1-inch between the fold and the cheese.
7. Continue folding to make a package about 3 1/2 by 4-inches.
8. Continue with the remaining pieces of cheese and phyllo.
9. Fry the phyllo and cheese packages, 2 or 3 at a time, in the oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
10. Drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
11. Meanwhile, heat the figs and honey in a small saucepan over low heat until the honey is warm.
12. Set aside until the cheese packages have finished frying.
13. To serve, place 1 cheese package on a plate.
14. Spoon some figs and drizzle some honey over the top of each cheese package.
15. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and serve immediately.