phyllo Recipes
18 delicious phyllo recipes from around the world
Bougatsa (Thessaloniki Custard Pie)
A beloved Northern Greek breakfast pastry from Thessaloniki, featuring layers of crisp phyllo dough encasing a rich, creamy semolina custard. Best enjoyed warm and dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
Galaktoboureko
A classic Greek dessert featuring a rich, creamy semolina custard baked between layers of crisp, golden phyllo dough, all generously drenched in a fragrant citrus-infused syrup.
Prasopita (Greek Leek Pie)
A savory and comforting Greek leek pie featuring tender leeks and salty feta cheese encased in layers of crisp phyllo dough. Perfect as a main dish or appetizer, and delicious served at room temperature.
Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
A classic Greek savory pie featuring layers of crisp, golden phyllo dough encasing a flavorful and herbaceous filling of fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs.
Spanakopitakia (Greek Spinach Triangles)
Delicate, crispy phyllo pastry triangles filled with a savory mixture of spinach, feta cheese, fresh dill, and green onions. These bite-sized pies are a classic Greek appetizer, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Tiropita (Greek Cheese Pie)
A classic Greek savory pie featuring layers of flaky phyllo dough filled with a creamy mixture of feta cheese, eggs, and fresh dill. Perfect for breakfast, a light lunch, or a satisfying snack.
Baklava
Layered phyllo pastry with chopped nuts, baked golden and drenched in honey or sugar syrup. The queen of Middle Eastern sweets.
Baklava
Turkish layered pastry - phyllo layers with nuts and syrup. The iconic sweet.
Baklawa
Lebanese baklava - phyllo layers with mixed nuts and orange blossom syrup. Celebration sweet.
Kataifi (Shredded Phyllo Nests)
Delicate nests of crispy shredded phyllo dough, filled with a fragrant mixture of chopped nuts and drenched in a sweet lemon-infused syrup. A traditional and beloved sweet, especially popular during Ramadan.
Lebanese Baklava
A classic Lebanese celebration sweet featuring delicate layers of phyllo dough, a rich mixed nut filling, and a fragrant orange blossom syrup. This baklava is crisp, sweet, and aromatic, perfect for special occasions.
Sigara Böreği (Cigar Börek)
Crispy, golden-brown rolls made from layers of delicate phyllo dough, filled with a savory mixture of crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley, then fried to perfection. These 'cigar' shaped böreks are a beloved staple for breakfast, as a meze (appetizer), or a snack.
Tel Kadayıf
Tel Kadayıf is a classic Turkish dessert made from fine, shredded wheat dough (kadaif) layered with rich clotted cream (kaymak) and baked until golden and crispy, then drenched in a sweet sugar syrup and garnished with pistachios. It's a luxurious dessert often associated with special occasions and palace cuisine.
Bastilla (Moroccan Pigeon Pie)
A spectacular Moroccan sweet and savory pie featuring tender, spiced pigeon (or chicken) and almonds encased in layers of crispy, golden phyllo dough. Traditionally a celebratory dish, it's a true culinary masterpiece.
Bastilla bil Djaj (Moroccan Chicken Pie)
A festive and complex Moroccan pie featuring layers of crispy phyllo dough encasing a fragrant, spiced chicken and almond filling, traditionally dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon. This sweet and savory dish is a true showstopper.
Egyptian Goulash (Basterma Phyllo Pie)
A savory and rich Egyptian pastry featuring layers of crisp phyllo dough filled with spiced ground beef. This dish is distinct from its Hungarian namesake and is a popular comfort food.
Konafa
A beloved Egyptian dessert made from shredded phyllo dough (kadaif) layered with a rich cream or cheese filling, baked until golden and crispy, then drenched in a sweet sugar syrup and garnished with pistachios.
Pastilla au Poulet (Moroccan Chicken Pie)
An easier, yet still delicious, version of the classic Moroccan chicken pie, Pastilla. This sweet and savory dish features tender, spiced chicken, a delicate egg mixture, and a crunchy almond topping, all encased in flaky phyllo dough.