Honey-Kissed Fig and Walnut Spanakopita Bites
These elegant bites offer a sweet and savory twist on traditional spanakopita, featuring the natural sweetness of figs and the earthy crunch of walnuts. Encased in delicate filo pastry, they are baked to a golden crisp and drizzled with a fragrant honey syrup.
Prep Time
90 min
Difficulty
Hard
Servings
24
Calories
150 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Roughly chop the fresh figs and walnuts. In a large bowl, combine the chopped figs, walnuts, crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, finely chopped spinach, chopped dill, and chopped mint. Season with salt and pepper.
~10 min - 3
Gently mix all the filling ingredients until well combined. Be careful not to overmix.
~2 min - 4
Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
~5 min - 5
Unroll the filo pastry sheets. Keep them covered with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying.
- 6
Take one sheet of filo pastry and brush it generously with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush with butter. Repeat this process until you have a stack of 4-5 sheets.
~5 min - 7
Cut the layered filo pastry into approximately 3-inch squares.
~3 min - 8
Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the fig and walnut filling in the center of each filo square.
~5 min - 9
Gather the corners of the filo pastry upwards, bringing them together above the filling to create a pouch. Pinch and twist the top to seal, creating a small bite-sized parcel.
~10 min - 10
Place the prepared spanakopita bites on the prepared baking tray. Brush the tops with more melted butter.
~3 min - 11
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filo pastry is golden brown and crisp.
~25 min - 12
While the spanakopita bites are baking, prepare the honey syrup. In a small saucepan, combine honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cloves. Heat gently until warm and well combined.
~5 min - 13
Once the spanakopita bites are out of the oven, let them cool slightly for a few minutes.
~5 min - 14
Drizzle the warm honey syrup over the spanakopita bites just before serving.
~1 min
Tips
- Ensure your filo pastry is kept covered with a damp cloth while working to prevent it from drying out and becoming brittle. This is crucial for achieving crisp layers.
- These bites are best served warm, shortly after they are drizzled with the honey syrup, to enjoy the contrast of textures and temperatures.
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