
If you are looking for a new appetizer to serve to guests, then look no further than these phyllo dough triangles that are filled with a ricotta cheese mixture and garnished with honey and pistachios. Although they are sweet from the honey, the butteriness of the phyllo and cream cheese and ricotta filling make it perfect to enjoy as an appetizer before a meal.
To make these phyllo dough triangles, you cut triangles out of a stack of phyllo pastry sheets before baking them in the oven. Then, they get filled with a mixture of ricotta, cream cheese, and honey, before being garnished with additional honey and some pistachios. The resulting appetizers are as beautiful to look at as they are delicious!
What are Phyllo Dough Triangles?
Phyllo dough triangles are an appetizer recipe consisting of ricotta, cream cheese, honey, and pistachios. With so few ingredients, they make a non-fussy appetizer that can be whipped up in moments.
Phyllo dough is incredibly flaky and delicate, but has a wonderful texture in many dishes. In the case of this easy appetizer recipe, the triangles are stuffed with a sweetened cheese mixture that has a wonderful contrast with the crisp pastry.
Pro Tips
- Keep the phyllo dough covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out as you work with it.
- Make sure the honey you use is pure liquid honey that isn’t cut with other sweeteners like corn syrup.
- Feel free to pre-toast the pistachios for added flavor if desired.
- If you would like the phyllo dough triangles to have more savoriness, you could add some chopped herbs to the cheese mixture such as fresh thyme leaves, parsley, or sage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phyllo?
Phyllo is an incredibly thin and delicate pastry that has Greek and Middle Eastern origins. Typically, it is layered with other sheets of phyllo pastry to create some structure as well as several layers of flaky texture. It is used in both savory and sweet preparations such as spanakopita and baklava.
Can I Use Other Types of Nuts?
Yes, you can! While the pistachios impart a beautiful green color to the phyllo dough triangles, you could easily top them with almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts instead.
Can I Make Phyllo Pastries Ahead?
You could definitely make all of the components including the phyllo triangles and cheese mixture ahead of when you plan to serve them. However, it is best to assemble them relatively close to serving time to ensure that the phyllo pastry doesn’t become soggy from the filling.
How to Store Phyllo Dough Triangles
These phyllo dough triangles can be stored in a container with a lid in the fridge until you are ready to serve them. However, for the best results, consider storing each component separately and assemble them just before you plan to serve them.
Ingredients
How to Make Phyllo Dough Triangles

Cut the phyllo in half and then cut it into folded triangles.
Cut the phyllo in half and then cut it into folded triangles.

Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush them with melted butter, and bake them in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 15 minutes.
Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush them with melted butter, and bake them in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 15 minutes.

For the filling, in a bowl, mix the ricotta with the cream cheese and honey until combined. Fill the triangles with the filling.
For the filling, in a bowl, mix the ricotta with the cream cheese and honey until combined. Fill the triangles with the filling.

Sprinkle the triangles with the pistachios and drizzle them with honey.
Sprinkle the triangles with the pistachios and drizzle them with honey.

Serve immediately!
Serve immediately!