Filo pastry triangles

Tips: Making the most delicious filo pastry triangles

Unlock the art of perfect filo pastry triangles with our tips and prepare to impress your guests with exquisite treats.

Uniform filling

To ensure your filo pastry triangles have a consistent flavour and look, measure the filling carefully with a teaspoon for each one. This precise amount helps them cook evenly and stops the pastry from splitting in the oven.

Sealing the edges

Seal your filo pastry triangles well to ensure they keep their shape and the filling stays inside during baking. Have a small bowl of water, melted butter, or oil ready as you work. Once you fold the pastry into a triangle, wet your fingertips and press along the edges to seal. Brush any leftover pastry at the end of the strip with water to tuck and seal the triangle.

Golden and crispy finish

Brush each filo pastry sheet with melted butter or olive oil for a golden sheen and a crisp texture. When adding the filling, brush a little melted butter around it to seal in the flavours and ensure a crispy finish. Before baking, give the triangles a final brush of butter or oil for an even golden colour and a crisp bite.

Delicious filo pastry triangles

Try these exquisite filo pastry triangles that combine the delicate crunch of filo with a heart-warming filling. Making filo pastry triangles involves fun and artistic folding that even beginners can enjoy. Ready in just 30 minutes, these pastries are not only tasty but also incredibly convenient. Whether you are planning a party or just looking for a delicious new recipe to try out, these pastries offer a wonderful flavour that leaves everyone craving for more.

Crispy and flaky texture

The charm of filo pastry triangles is their irresistible, crispy, and flaky texture. Filo dough is known for its paper-thin layers and bakes into a wonderfully textured, light, and airy surface. As the triangles bake, the edges turn to a delightful golden brown, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite. The contrast between the rich filling and the brittle, delicate pastry makes filo triangles a favourite at any meal or as a standalone snack.

Rich filling white cheese, dates, almonds, rosemary, and a hint of orange

Inside the golden layers of pastry is a rich, flavourful filling. The natural sweetness of dates combines perfectly with the tang of white cheese, and roasted almonds add a satisfying crunch. To add depth to the filling, fresh rosemary lends a woody, aromatic note, while orange zest infuses a subtle citrusy brightness that elevates the overall flavour.

Serve as a simple appetiser or tasty afternoon snack

These filo pastry triangles are ideal for various occasions, whether as a refined appetiser, a snack, or a sweet end to a meal. The neat triangles are easy to handle and look great on a party platter. Additionally, they pair wonderfully with various dips and sauces, from a tangy yoghurt sauce to a sweet and spicy chutney. Whether served hot from the oven or at room temperature, our filo pastry triangles are sure to impress with their crisp texture, rich filling, and beautiful presentation.

If you need more snacks or appetisers, try our easy paneer skewers, egg wraps with ham and avocado, and avocado hummus with white cheese.

Experiment with the filling

Our filo pastry triangles encourage you to get creative with the filling. For savoury options, you can mix different cheeses, such as mozzarella, with spinach, minced meats, or various vegetables and herbs. If you prefer sweet fillings, ripe apples with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nuts drizzled with honey make for a delicious treat. These ingredients turn the filo triangles into a delightful dessert or sweet snack. Also, consider swapping dates for dried figs or apricots for a different kind of sweetness, or use other types of nuts, for example, walnuts or pistachios, for a change in texture.