Hot Honey, Fig, & Goat Cheese Phyllo Bites
Wow your guests this holiday season with Hot Honey, Fig, & Goat Cheese Phyllo Bites — an easy, elegant Thanksgiving appetizer that’s bursting with sweet, spicy, and tangy flavor. These perfectly flaky, crunchy bites come together in minutes and are guaranteed to disappear just as fast!
Ingredients you’ll need:
- hot honey
- phyllo dough
- goat cheese
- fig preserves
- (optional) fresh figs
- chopped pecans
- olive oil
- fresh thyme
How to Prep in Advance:
Nothing beats an easy, make ahead Thanksgiving recipe – and these Phyllo Bites are perfect for prepping in advance! I suggest prepping them up to the point of baking, so layer and roll the phyllo dough to place in your greased muffin tin. Then, place in the fridge until ready to bake like normal!
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Hot Honey, Fig, & Goat Cheese Phyllo Bites
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Nature Nate’s Hot Honey plus more for serving
- 6-8 sheets Thawed Phyllo Dough
- 6 oz Goat Cheese room temperature
- ½ cup Fig Preserves
- Optional 5 large Figs, sliced
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves plus more for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Generously grease 1-2 muffin tins with olive oil.
- On a clean surface, layer the phyllo sheets on top of one another.
- Working on the shorter end of the phyllo sheets rectangle, evenly spread the goat cheese over 2” at the edge.
- Layer the fig preserves, chopped pecans, sliced figs, hot honey, and fresh thyme. Roll up tightly light a burrito.
- Slice into 1” – 1.5” pieces. Place into individual muffin tin cups.
- Drizzle each very generously with olive oil, about 2 teaspoons each. This is what will make them extra flaky and crunchy!
- Bake them for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking, until deeply golden on top.
- Let rest 10 minutes before scooping out with a spoon.
- Drizzle with extra hot honey and garnish with fresh thyme leaves to serve!
I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
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I will be absolutely making these for Thanksgiving, thank you for sharing this recipe!
Sometimes goat cheese can be a bit “gamey” for me. What else might I use in place of it?
You could use a soft spreadable cheese from Alouette, Boursin, or brie!
Have you tried baking these on a baking sheet instead of muffin tins? I only have the flat pans and worry about them holding their shape. Excited to try this recipe it looks delish!!!
Hi Carol! They should hold their shape well on a rimmed, flat baking sheet! Just make sure it’s rimmed so you can drizzle with plenty of olive oil 😉
Thank you for sharing this recipe
Have you tried this recipe with fried figs instead of fresh? Wondering if I could sub bc my store doesn’t have fresh figs at the moment
The fresh figs are totally optional! But dried figs sounds like a delicious substitute!!
I made a fig jam with dried figs and it turned out great!
Hi, how long in advance can you prepare the rolls before baking? Can I prepare them a day in advance?
Hi friend! You can prep these up to 2 days in advance before baking!
Can you make these ahead of time and put in the fridge before baking?
Yes, absolutely!
YUM!!!! I skipped dessert and ate two of these instead ?! They were like baklava on a new level! Light, airy, and flavorful with a little crunch ♡
AWE YAY! I’m so happy you loved them!!
I made these last night and they were incredible! I got so many comments on how they must have taken hours to make.
My only critique is that the pecans inside made for a chalky bite. When I make these again (which I definitely will), I’ll be sprinkling the pecans on top for better texture.
The overall taste is delicious! I was testing these out for a party, so I halved the recipe. I shouldn’t have halved the phyllo dough:-/. Can I use paper cups to cook them in? They were a little messy to hold.
Hi Linda! Yes you could absolutely bake in baking paper cups to help with clean up afterwards 😉
Can these be made ahead and frozen?
hi kris! yes they could be and baked from frozen too, just may need to bake a little longer!
Could these be made in an air fryer?
I would think so!! Maybe try at 400F for 5 minute intervals, then reduce to 350F if you see they still need time but are getting too toasty on top.
Made this for a potluck and it was so delicious! Everyone loved them. Will definately make again when fresh Figs are in season. 🙂