Flogeres – Sweet Cheese Phyllo Rolls

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Flogeres - Sweet Cheese Phyllo Rolls recipe for a perfect snack or dessert
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

125 g cream cheese , softened
250 g fresh ricotta
250 g fresh cottage cheese
2 tablespoons caster sugar
24 sheets phyllo pastry
100 g unsalted butter , melted
ground cinnamon ( to serve )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
221
Sugar
6g
Fat
12g
Flogeres are a traditional Greek pastry that's often served as a snack or dessert. These sweet cheese phyllo rolls are easy to make at home and provide a satisfying crunch and creamy filling that's perfect for any occasion. The flaky phyllo pastry pairs perfectly with the sweet and aromatic cheese mixture, making for a delicious treat that everyone will love.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 365°F (185°C)
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ricotta, cottage cheese, and caster sugar. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
3.Lay out one sheet of the phyllo pastry and brush it generously with melted butter. Top with another sheet and repeat the process until you have six sheets stacked on top of each other.
4.Cut the stacked phyllo pastry into six equal-sized rectangles.
5.Place a tablespoon of the cheese mixture at one end of each rectangle, then carefully roll the pastry up and over the filling, tucking in the sides as you go, until you have a neat roll.
6.Repeat with the remaining five sheets of pastry and cheese mixture until you have six rolls.
7.Brush each roll with melted butter and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
8.Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown.
9.Remove them from the oven and dust them with ground cinnamon before serving.

PROS

Flogeres are a sweet and tasty treat that’s easy to make and perfect for snacking or dessert.

They’re made with healthy ingredients like cottage cheese and ricotta, and they’re baked, not fried, so they’re lower in calories and fat.

The phyllo pastry provides a satisfying crunch, and the creamy cheese filling is sweet and aromatic.

CONS

Phyllo pastry can be difficult to work with, and it can dry out quickly if not handled properly.
Be sure to keep your pastry sheets covered with a damp cloth as you work to prevent them from drying out.

These rolls are best enjoyed warm and fresh from the oven, so don’t make more than you can eat in one sitting.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Flogeres are a good source of protein and calcium, thanks to the cottage cheese and ricotta filling.
These cheeses are also high in vitamin D and low in fat, making them a healthy addition to your diet.
The phyllo pastry is low in calories, and it contains no saturated fat or cholesterol, making it a healthier choice than regular pastry or dough.

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