35 Recipes Using Phyllo Pastry

Phyllo is a type of pastry sheet that is rolled out so thin you can read a newspaper through it. It originated in the Eastern Mediterranean and spread throughout Europe, even making its way to Austria where it became the base for the ever-popular strudel. Phyllo is available frozen in most supermarkets these days, making it easier than ever to make sweet and savory treats. Check out some of our users' recipes below.

Strawberry & Lemon Curd Phyllo Baskets

“This recipe was so simple with such grand presentation. All my friends were impressed.”

-Grace Lynn

Tomato Phyllo Pizza

“Added some fresh garlic to it and it was fantastic! Very good use for garden fresh tomatoes. Made for a good light meal. Will be making again."

-2monkeymommy

Chicken Pot Pie With Phyllo

"This was the perfect light alternative to the normally heavy pot pie crust.”

-Simply Sarah

Chicken Phyllo Mini Tarts

“They would be a good item on an hors d’oeuvre tray that offered several contrasting flavors. With a tad more filling and a sauce, I could also see them being served with a pretty salad for a ladies’ luncheon.”

-Susie D

Easy Phyllo Pastry Tarts with Hot Pepper Jelly

“The first bunch out of the oven was gone by the time I put the next bunch in. And I've had to make them three times since.”

-newfie wanna be

Baby Brie Wedge in Phyllo

“This recipe is simple yet very elegant for any kind of gathering.”

-Corrinne J

Pimento Cheese Mini Phyllo Cups

This addictive Southern cheese spread automatically becomes a fancy hors d’oeuvre when dolloped into phyllo pastry cups and topped with crispy bacon.

Easy Phyllo Cups With Salad & Ham

“These are so easy, and can be made ahead. To make more, simply multiply the ingredients.”

-Zurie

Baklava

"This was quite good, I must say. I subbed the walnuts with poppy seeds, and they still add up to the same amount, just because I've had it once where they used poppy seeds and it was pretty good.”

-Cabnolen

Greek Baklava

"Baklava is one of my all time favorite desserts. This was my first time actually making some on my own! It was delicious though! Thank you for posting!"

-canarygirl

Baklava Cups

"Nice and simple dessert. I sampled a couple different combinations. The first combination included walnuts, pecans and pistachios. I wasn't a big fan of the pistachios. The second round, I mixed pecans, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and loved it.”

-Cristina Barry

Brownie Baklava

"I made this the other day and it was received very well.”

-Donna K.

Boreks

“These are the greatest little finger foods on the planet!”

-Sage0925

Berries & Cream Phyllo Tarts

"Delicious and sinful! I topped the filled cups with the berries instead of mixing them in — they looked gorgeous like that.”

-Maito

Chicken & Chanterelle Phyllo Cups

“These were easy to make and great tasting. I did sub puff pastry for the phyllo because it was faster and i had it on hand."

-MarraMamba

Mushroom & Ricotta Phyllo Cups

“I created these to use up some items in the fridge and really liked them. Hope you enjoy too!”


-flower7

Chocolate Baklava

"What a delicious recipe! We made one change — we doubled the syrup recipe. I found it to be better than traditional baklava.”

-jblady

Corn & Bacon Phyllo Tart

“They made mouth-watering bites of pure pleasure. We enjoyed them as one of the sides with our steak dinner.”

-Miss Fannie

My Mommy's Phyllo Chicken

"We just ate this for dinner. Good recipe idea. However, it needs some seasoning. Be sure to add your favorite seasoning to the chicken/pepper/cheese combination before wrapping it up in phyllo dough.”

-cdixon2222

Ham & Cheese Phyllo Quiche

“Easy, cheesy and delicious in a flaky phyllo crust.”


-Cleanfreshcuisine

Kidney Bean & Phyllo Dessert

These treats are reminiscent of adzuki bean-filled pastries that are popular in Japan, China and elsewhere. The recipe calls for kidney beans instead of adzuki beans, which can be a little tricky to find outside of Asia.

Mini Butterscotch Choco-Pecan Phyllo Cups

"These are great little treats! Super easy to prepare. I melted the chips in the microwave on medium power to save time. I also used low-fat cream cheese. They were delicious and addicting! I kept going back for more!"

-LuckyMama

Phyllo Cheese Straws With Pesto

“These are a pain to make (as are most things made with phyllo), but I used nonstick spray instead of melted butter and that made it go a lot quicker and easier. Overall, the numminess overpowers the work involved and I will probably make these again.”

-CraftScout

Feta Custard in Phyllo Cups

"Fabulous! I made them exactly as written and used my small cake/bun trays for them. We all loved the tapenade-type topping. A real keeper.”

-French Tart

Crispy Shrimp Phyllo Cups

"Colorful and tasty appetizer."

-sous chef-sue

Meat Pie with Phyllo Dough

“Easy-peasy delicious. And a definite hit. Will throw it into my routine!”

-laurencarollo

Kreatopita

“This was my first crack at Greek food. It was easy and delicious!”

-Datoja

Galaktoboureko

"Excellent recipe. Made it yesterday for Greek Easter and it came very close to my thea's (aunt) that we used to enjoy! I'll make this again."

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Bosnian Phyllo Pie with Spinach Filling

“This recipe is fabulous. I am a lover of the greek spanakopita and the sour cream milk topping on this version really enhances the flavor!”

-Jessica Carter

Phyllo Chicken Pot Pie

“This was so delicious! I used half and half instead of milk. Directions should include a line to let filling chill before putting it in the phyllo crust.”

-cherylgross1

Sesame-Lemon Chicken with a Crisp Phyllo Crust

"Way easier to do than it seems. Basically just marinated chicken wrapped up in pastry and baked. Very tasty, very easy and very impressive looking.”

-Jangomango

Bougatsa

“I must say, I was afraid to make this recipe; it is only the second time I have ever worked with Phyllo and I was unsure of my abilities. It turned out to be a delicious and easy recipe to make.”

-Leslie

Chicken Breasts in Phyllo

"Absolutely wonderful — a must try."

-LikeItLoveIt

Filet Mignon En Phyllo Avec Sauce Madère

"Should be more stars! The meat is done perfectly when the phyllo is browned! It's absolutely the best recipe!”

-kymgerberich

B'stilla

“Really an unusual and marvelous flavor combination — one of those things that you find hard to stop eating, even though you're full.”

-Donna Matthews

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