Crispy Filo Hot Honey Wrapped Halloumi

This sweet and savory crispy halloumi with hot honey is quick and easy to make!

Crispy Filo Hot Honey Wrapped Halloumi with Pistachios is a salty-sweet bite with the most irresistible crunch. Each piece of halloumi is wrapped in thin, flaky filo dough, then pan-fried in butter until golden and crisp. The hot cheese contrasts beautifully with the buttery layers of pastry, and a generous drizzle of hot honey adds the perfect spicy sweetness.

Crushed pistachios bring a nutty finish and a pop of texture, making this dish feel special and indulgent. It’s an ideal appetizer or small plate for entertaining—easy to make but bold in flavor. Serve it warm and watch it disappear fast—this one’s a crowd favorite.

Check out my other recipes here using halloumi.

• Appetizers

Crispy Filo Hot Honey Wrapped Halloumi

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Ingredients

• ▢ Halloumi
• ▢ Filo dough (only use about 1-2 sheets, no more or it will be to dry and thick)
• ▢ 1 egg, whisked
• ▢ 4 tbsp butter
• ▢ Hot honey
• ▢ Pistachios

Instructions 

• Use the smallest cast iron skillet you have or pan sear in a regular skillet, just make sure you get the halloumi crispy before you flip it.
• Preheat oven according to filo package. Thaw dough and pull out 2-3 sheets
• Slice halloumi into 1 inch by 3-4 inch thick rectangles. With a knife, slice dough to be the width of your halloumi.
• Lay out sheets on a clean board and whisk egg wash in a bowl. Brush dough with egg wash. Add a piece of halloumi to the bottom of dough and wrap. Using your finger, dab ends with egg wash to coat and cover halloumi in the dough.
• Add butter to a small hot cast iron skillet and then add your wrapped halloumi. Repeat with 3-4 pieces. Make sure they are hugged next to each other.
• After 2-3 min or when the halloumi has browned on the outside, give it a flip and cook for another 2 min. When browned on both sides, drizzle hot honey and chopped pistachios over top. Serve hot. Enjoy!

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