Crispy Phyllo-Wrapped Baked Feta with Lavender Honey
A simple, five-ingredient appetizer that's perfect for easy entertaining. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Vegetarian
Essential Ingredient Feta
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Calories 305kcal
Ingredients
1blockfetaaprox 135 grams
2sheetsphyllo dough
2 Tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1/4cupliquid honey
1/2teaspoonculinary lavender
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the feta from brine (save the brine for salad dressing or marinades) and pat dry with a clean tea towel.
1 block feta
Place a sheet of phyllo on a clean, dry counter and brush thoroughly with olive oil. Carefully place the second sheet of phyllo on top and again, coat it with olive oil.
2 sheets phyllo dough, 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Place the feta block on the prepared baking sheet. Brush liberally with olive oil. Place in the oven and bake 20 - 25 minutes or until golden.
While the feta is baking, warm the honey slightly and add the lavender buds. Let infuse for a few minutes.
1/4 cup liquid honey, 1/2 teaspoon culinary lavender
Place hot baked feta on pretty plate. Drizzle generously with the lavender honey. Serve at once with pita chips or crusty bread.