Kataifi Wrapped Feta Crispy (Printable version)
Savory feta wrapped in crisp kataifi, drizzled with honey and herbs—an elegant Mediterranean delight.
# List of ingredients:
→ Cheese
01 - 7 oz feta cheese, cut into 4 thick rectangular pieces
→ Pastry
02 - 5.3 oz kataifi pastry (thawed shredded phyllo dough)
→ For Assembling & Baking
03 - 2 oz unsalted butter, melted
→ Garnish
04 - 3 tbsp honey
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano or fresh thyme leaves
06 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
07 - Freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Gently separate and fluff kataifi pastry strands with your fingers.
03 - Brush each feta cheese piece lightly with melted butter.
04 - Spread out a portion of kataifi pastry, place one feta piece at the end, then wrap to fully enclose it, tucking ends underneath.
05 - Repeat with remaining feta and kataifi pastry. Set wrapped pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Generously brush the outside of each kataifi parcel with additional melted butter.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, until pastry is crisp and golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven. Drizzle honey over each parcel, sprinkle with oregano or thyme, sesame seeds, and black pepper. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Quick to prepare and bakes in under 20 minutes
- Crowd-pleasing flavor combination of salty, sweet and crunchy
- Requires just a handful of ingredients for gourmet results
- Can be made vegetarian and adjusted for different diets
- Elegant enough for celebrations yet easy enough for any night
02 -
- High in calcium from the feta cheese
- Freezes beautifully before baking so you can prep ahead
03 -
- Always fluff kataifi thoroughly for maximum crispiness
- Brush melted butter right to the edges to prevent dry spots
- Add chili flakes to the honey if you want a gentle kick or toast your sesame seeds for extra aroma
- Good pastry technique and generous garnishes make these irresistible