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Filo dough (also called phyllo dough) is one of those ingredients that looks intimidating but is actually very easy to work with once you know a few simple tricks.

Easy filo dough recipes collage featuring baklava, spinach and feta pie, savory phyllo cups, and flaky filo pastries

This collection brings together sweet and savory filo dough recipes – from classic baklava to simple savory cups and triangles. These recipes are perfect for holidays, entertaining, brunch, or anytime you want something flaky and impressive without complicated steps.

Sweet Filo Dough Recipes

1
Coconut Pecan Baklava
A nutty, crispy baklava variation made with coconut, pecans, and flaky filo dough.
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2
Finished baklava with crisp filo layers, nut filling, and syrup absorbed, cut into diamond shapes
Classic Baklava
A traditional dessert with layers of filo dough, nuts, and sweet syrup.
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3
Mini Phyllo Baklava Cups
Individual-sized baklava cups that are easy to serve and perfect for parties.
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Savory Filo Dough Recipes

4
Pumpkin Phyllo Triangles Recipe . A phyllo triangle cut through the middle, filling shown, topped with powdered sugar.
Pumpkin Phyllo Triangles
Crispy baked triangles filled with pumpkin for a savory, seasonal dish.
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5
feta fill phylo swirls eggs banitsa
Phyllo Swirls with Eggs and Feta
A simple filo dough recipe with eggs and feta, ideal for breakfast or brunch.
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6
Egg, Leek and Feta Phyllo Cups
Egg, Leek, and Feta Phyllo Cups
Flaky filo cups filled with a savory egg, leek, and feta mixture.
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7
Mediterranean Phyllo Cups
Mediterranean Phyllo Cups
Crispy filo shells filled with Mediterranean flavors – perfect as appetizers.
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8
Avocado Filo Cups - Simply Avocado Wholly Guacamole dips, filo shells filled with avocado on a cutting board.
Avocado Filo Cups
Light, crunchy filo cups filled with creamy avocado for an easy bite-sized appetizer.
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9
A square piece of spanakopita being lifted from a baking dish, revealing spinach and feta layers inside crispy phyllo.
Spanakopita
A classic Greek savory pie with tender spinach and salty feta wrapped in crisp filo layers.
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Final Thoughts

Filo dough is incredibly versatile and works just as well in sweet desserts as it does in savory dishes. Once you get comfortable layering and brushing it lightly with oil or butter, the possibilities are endless.

Save this list for the next time youโ€™re wondering what to make with filo dough.

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Hi! I'm Mira.

I share simple, mostly low-carb and Keto recipes, that don't take a lot of time to make and use mostly seasonal, easy to find ingredients. I'm a supporter of healthy eating, but you'll also find some indulgent treats too.

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