Description
Greek flavors in a different kind of dessert using feta cheese paired with honey. The lemon gives a delicious hint of refreshing citrus touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ounces feta cheese, sliced in two
- 2 lemons, zest only
- Fresh thyme
- 4 filo pastry sheets
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Honey, preferably the dark kind
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (395 degrees F).
- Lay 2 filo sheets on your working table then place one slice of feta at the end of the filo (closer to you).
- Sprinkle with the zest of half lemon and some thyme (leave some for garnishing).
- Roll the feta and tuck in the sides. You should have a little parcel. Do the same with the other feta.
- Place the parcels on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Brush them with the extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- When they are cooked, drizzle with the honey and sprinkle with the remaining lemon zest and thyme and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Greek