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27 sweet and savoury filo pastry recipes

Layers upon layers of deliciousness.
filo pastry recipes

Filo pastry recipes

With its many layers, filo is the most flaky and crisp of all the pastries. To celebrate this, we have compiled a selection of our favourite sweet and savoury filo pastry recipes so you and your family can enjoy a delicious slice of pie, some moreish cigars or a wedge of sweet baklava.

Filo coil

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Spiced apple filo coil

Spiced apple filo coil

Layers of light pastry encase fragrant poached apple and coiled to create a pie with a twist. Our fruity filo coil is a lovely light way to end a meal.

Pistachio and apricot baklava cake

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Pistachio and apricot baklava cake

Pistachio and apricot baklava cake

With all the well loved flavours of baklava layered between moist cake, this tastes as good as it looks.

silver beet & porcini fillo stacks

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Silverbeet & porcini fillo stacks

Silverbeet & porcini fillo stacks

The easiest spinach & cheese pie you will ever make.

Individual spanakopita

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Individual spanakopita

Both the adults and kids will love these crispy Greek pies.

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Galaktoboureko – Greek custard pie

Galaktoboureko – Greek custard pie

You’ll just love this traditional Greek dessert.

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Pistachio, walnut & chocolate baklava

Pistachio, walnut & chocolate baklava

Pie recipes

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Savoury mince pie

Savoury mince pie

Fill up this winter with a classic savoury mince pie. Filled with meat, veggies and gravy it’s a classic for a reason. This version uses filo for added texture.

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Sweet onion and cottage cheese tart

Sweet onion and cottage cheese tart

To get that golden glow, spray oil between the layers instead of using butter.

Chicken fillo pie

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Chicken filo pie

This chicken filo pie makes a great centrepiece for a weekend lunch with friends, or a picnic in the park.

ricotta and greens slice

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Ricotta and greens slice

Ricotta and greens slice

Fill the kids’ lunchboxes with this tasty snack they’re sure to love. Our filo pastry slice is packed with healthy kale and watercress and as well as creamy ricotta and feta cheese for a great recess treat.

Chicken and Vegie Pie with Fillo Top

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Chicken and vegetable filo pie

Chicken and vegetable filo pie

briwat (lamb fillo cigars)

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Briwat (lamb filo cigars)

Serve these spiced Moroccan filo cigars with a herbed yoghurt dipping sauce as a tasty snack or starter.

apple and pear pies

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Apple and pear pies

Apple and pear pies

Sweet apple, pear and fig sit beneath a crispy filo pastry lid in this delicious autumnal pie.

APPLE AND BERRY FILLO PIE

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Apple and berry filo pie

Apple and berry filo pie

Topped with a crunchy pastry lid sprinkled with cinnamon and flaked almonds, this juicy apple and berry pie makes a luscious ending to a family meal.

Slow-poached quince with filo fingers

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Slow-poached quince with filo fingers

Slow-poached quince with filo fingers

The slightly astringent flavour of quince is softened during the slow-poaching, drawing out its richness. The fruit is soft and syrup drenched and delicious served with crisp, sweet filo fingers.

ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE PIE

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Zucchini and cheese pie

Zucchini and cheese pie

Photographer: Dean Wilmot. Stylist: Kate Nixon

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Smoked trout tarts

These smoked trout tarts with peas and dill make a great lunch. If you’d like to make finger food sized versions for a party, just quarter the filo sheets at the beginning, use a mini-muffin tin and cut the cooking time to 10-12 minutes.

chocolate baklava rolls

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Chocolate baklava rolls

Chocolate baklava rolls

Cheese filo triangles

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Cheese filo triangles

Cheese filo triangles

With two types of cheese, these perfect pastries will be gone in a heartbeat. Maybe make two batches just to be safe.

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Pear and rhubarb with spiced scrunched filo

Pear and rhubarb with spiced scrunched filo

FILLO CIGARS

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Filo cigars

Filo cigars

lamb, fetta and spinach parcels

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Lamb, feta and spinach parcels

Lamb, feta and spinach parcels

Succulent lamb fillets form the centre of these tasty little Greek-style pastry with spinach and feta cheese.

seeded carrot and cabbage fillo pie

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Seeded carrot and cabbage filo pie

Seeded carrot and cabbage filo pie

Macadamia fillo tarts with caramelised pineapple

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Macadamia filo tarts with caramelised pineapple

Macadamia filo tarts with caramelised pineapple

This gorgeous macadamia filo tart is topped with sweet pineapple that channel beautiful tropical vibes. Enjoy it warm or cool with a dollop of ice-cream for an indulgent dessert.

mushroom silverbeet strudel

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Mushroom silverbeet strudel

Mushroom silverbeet strudel

Flaky golden filo pastry stuffed with silverbeet, mushrooms and cheese makes for a savoury lunch or light dinner.

spinach and fetta pie

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Spinach and feta pie

Golden filo pastry filled with lemony spinach and feta cheese and fragrant with dill and mint, this pie is a winner.

spiced apple fillo cups

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Spiced apple filo cups

Spiced apple filo cups

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