Vanilla Filo Parcels
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A sweet pastry dessert filled with a vanilla cream and crispy filo layers.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggslarge eggs
- 100 mlplain yogurt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 50 gunsalted butter, softened
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a tray that fits the filo sheet size.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Ensure the mixture is well combined.
- 3
Add granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix the dough.
- 4
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten slightly into a disk shape.
Tip: This will help the filo layers stick together.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and softened butter until smooth.
Tip: This will help the filo layers stick together.
- 6
Unroll the filo sheets and cut them into 6 equal pieces. Place a piece of filo on a flat surface and brush with the sugar butter mixture.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface.
- 7
Place a dough disk on top of the filo piece and brush the edges with a little water.
Tip: This will help the dough stick to the filo.
- 8
Repeat steps 4-6 until all the dough and filo are used up.
Tip: Make sure to leave some space between the filo layers.
- 9
Bake the filo parcels for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
- 10
Allow the parcels to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Tip: This will help the cream set.
- 11
Serve the vanilla filo parcels warm, dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Tip: Enjoy!
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