Shavuot, our favorite dairy holiday, is calling, and these sweet fingers are the perfect answer! Crispy, golden phyllo dough embracing creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a touch of honey and sprinkled with pistachios for an extra crunch.
Think of them as a take on bite-sized kanafeh, minus the fuss. These delightful fingers are easy to prepare and perfect for serving as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a sweet ending to your Shavuot feast.
Each bite delivers a yummy contrast of textures – the satisfying crunch of the phyllo, the creamy richness of the feta, and the sweet touch of honey.
So ditch the complicated desserts and embrace the simplicity. With just 12 fingers of pure happiness, you're guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face this Shavuot!
Ingredients
- 1 block Bulgarian or feta cheese about 8 ounces
- 2 sheets phyllo dough
- 2 teaspoons melted butter
- 1 egg yolk
- Sesame seeds
- Honey
- Crushed pistachios
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉/180℃. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Cut the block of cheese into fingers.
- Lay out a sheet of phyllo and spread melted butter over top. Fold sheet in half and cut into strips with a pizza roller.
- Take a strip and wrap it around the feta finger, place feta fingers on prepared sheet pan, brush with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Place in preheated oven and bake 25-30 minutes or until the fingers are golden from top to bottom
- Before serving, drizzle honey and sprinkle pistachios on top.
