How to Make Ricotta Stuffed Phyllo Triangles

Use a baking sheet to create a unique snack.

Greek food uses a combination of flavors that you can't always find easily. This recipe is for ricotta-stuffed phyllo dough, which is delicious as a snack or a side dish. Drizzle honey on top for a tasty and unusual dessert. This homey food can be modified as you gain expertise. Add thawed frozen spinach for spanakopita or mix it up with some herbs and spices added to the cheese.

Things You'll Need

• Phyllo dough
• Ricotta cheese
• Melted butter
• Honey
• Nonstick baking sheet
• Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the phyllo dough from the freezer and let thaw, if using frozen dough. Melt the butter in the microwave, being careful not to let it boil, or place it in a pan to melt on the stove and pour it into a small dish to use.

2. Separate one sheet of phyllo dough and place it on a nonstick surface. Use a pastry brush to spread butter on each side of the sheet.

3. Scoop 3 to 4 tablespoons of ricotta cheese onto the end of the sheet of phyllo dough.

4. Make a triangle by folding the dough so that the top and bottom points of the square connect. Press the edges to seal the cheese inside the dough.

5. Spray a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray as phyllo dough is very delicate and hard to remove if it gets stuck to the sheet. Place the completed ricotta stuffed triangles on the sheet.

6. Bake until the triangles are light golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes. Cool for two minutes and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• Drizzle a little bit of honey on top and it will be scrumptious

• Serve as a dessert after eating my recipe for lemon chicken and lemon potatoes

References

• FoodNetwork.com: Spinach Phyllo Triangles