20 Sweet Things to Do with Frozen Phyllo Dough

Turn frozen phyllo dough sheets and mini phyllo tart shells into dreamy desserts. These phyllo dough recipes make a pre-made ingredient extraordinary!

Honey Cinnamon Roll-Ups

This cinnamon treat reminds me of baklava, but with only a few easy ingredients, it’s a fraction of the work. It’s my aunt’s recipe, and I think of her when I make it. —Sue Falk, Sterling Heights, Michigan

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Grilled Fruit Phyllo Tart

Total Time 40 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This tart was a hit at my friend's baby shower. It reminds me of a fruit salad that my mother used to make with cream cheese and whipped topping. Everyone loved the flaky crust, and the bright colors make it a pretty addition to any spread. —Laura McAllister, Morganton, North Carolina
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Double Nut Baklava

Total Time 55 min
Servings about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: It may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of coconut, pecans and macadamia nuts is irresistible. —Kari Kelley, Plains, Montana
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Crinkle Cake

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This impressive and TikTok-famous phyllo dessert combines a buttery and 'crinkly' shell, an almondy custard and a generous drizzle of lemon-scented simple syrup. The phyllo is folded accordion-style, scattered with walnuts, and baked in stages to ultra-crispy perfection. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Baklava Tartlets

Total Time 25 min
Servings 45 tartlets
From the Recipe Creator: Want a quick treat that's delicious and easy to make? These tartlets will do the trick. You can serve them right away, but they're even better after chilling for about an hour in the refrigerator. —Ashley Eagon, Kettering, Ohio
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Chocolate-Dipped Phyllo Sticks

Total Time 35 min
Servings 20 sticks
From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a little something special to share with friends or family? Try these crunchy treats. They’re wonderful with coffee or a glass of milk. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin
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Cashew Baklava

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I always wanted to make baklava, but it seemed like so much work. A neighbor's friend showed us how to make it—it's really quite easy and so delicious. I like to mix up the nuts in the filling and use walnut, cashews or pecans. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
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Lemon Curd Tartlets

Total Time 35 min
Servings 15 tartlets
From the Recipe Creator: This has been in my party recipe collection for over 30 years and never fails to satisfy my guests. I can always rely on these fancy treats to please even the fussiest in the crowd. —Jessica Feist, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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Easy Apple Strudel

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My family always loves it when I make this wonderful dessert. Old-fashioned strudel was too fattening and time-consuming, so I changed it up a bit. This revised classic is just as good as the original. It's best served warm from the oven. —Joanie Fuson, Indianapolis, Indiana
10/20

Baklava Cheesecake

Total Time 2 hours 5 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My unique baklava cheesecake makes a grand display for office parties and other special events. —Aryanna Gamble, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Roasted Grape and Sweet Cheese Phyllo Galette

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Faced with an abundant crop of grapes, I had to come up with a creative way to use them. It’s fun to work with phyllo dough, and it bakes up golden and flaky. In this recipe, a layer of orange-kissed cream cheese is topped with roasted grapes. Then a bit of honey is drizzled on, and a sprinkle of coarse sugar is added to finish it off. You can use berries for this too. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
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Easy Lemon Berry Tartlets

Total Time 15 min
Servings 15 tartlets
From the Recipe Creator: These fruity, flaky tartlets filled with raspberries and topped with lemon-tinged cream cheese are a sweet ending to any weeknight meal. They are elegant yet come together quickly and easily. —Elizabeth Dehart, West Jordan, Utah
13/20

Sugar Plum Phyllo Kringle

Total Time 50 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Thanks to store-bought phyllo dough, this pastry is easier to make than it looks. Serve it not only for breakfast, but also for dessert with a scoop of ice cream. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
14/20

Buttery Rhubarb Baklava

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I like to take treats to my co-workers at the nursery/gift shop where I work. When rhubarb season arrives, I make this rich, sweet baklava so I can share the fruits of my garden. —Sue Bolsinger, Anchorage, Alaska
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Lemony Walnut-Raisin Galette

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This flaky, buttery pastry dessert has a filling of fruit, walnuts, coconut and cinnamon. There's a lot to love! For even more appeal, dollop sweetened whipped cream on top of each serving. —Ellen Kozak, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Honey Nut & Cream Cheese Baklava

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I love serving impressive desserts that look like you spent hours in the kitchen when, in reality, they're really easy to make. This is one of those recipes. —Cheryl Lundquist, Wake Forest, North Carolina
17/20

Blue Cheese-Apple Strudels

Total Time 55 min
Servings 3 strudels (8 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator: It wouldn't be a family gathering at our house without this favorite strudel. The sweetness from the apples and the saltiness from the cheese is heavenly. Substitute Stilton cheese if you don't have Roquefort handy. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Vally, California
18/20

Sweet Potato Tartlets

Total Time 30 min
Servings 15 tartlets
From the Recipe Creator: My family can't resist sweet potatoes when they're mashed, placed in crunchy phyllo shells and topped with marshmallows. The bite-size tarts are fun to eat, too! —Marla Clark, Moriarty, New Mexico
19/20

Orange-Almond Choclava

Total Time 1 hour 50 min
Servings about 6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: A twist on classic baklava, this recipe adds semisweet chocolate to the nut filling and drizzles even more chocolate on top. Christmas gift-giving has never been yummier! —Nella Parker, Hersey, MI
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White Chocolate Brie Cups

Total Time 25 min
Servings 15 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator: Try these unique little tarts as an appetizer before a special meal, or save them for a surprisingly different dinner finale. They’re sweet, creamy and crunchy—and very addictive! —Angela Vitale, Delaware, Ohio