29 filo pastry recipes for crispy bakes, pies and desserts

Spinach and feta are a classic combination and work really well with the zing of preserved lemon. Try it in these vegetarian filo parcels which make a great, simple starter, snack or lunch

A festive savoury spin on the classic Middle Eastern dessert makes a fantastic vegetarian substitute for turkey this Christmas

Check out this traditional Greek spanakopita pie recipe. This easy spinach filo pastry pie is super crispy and packed with creamy feta

This spinach and ricotta vegetarian pie made with filo pastry is very light at under 200 calories per slice. Ready in under an hour you can make it ahead and cook it when you need it

An aromatic blend of lamb, sweet spices, harissa and sweet potato, all wrapped up in a crisp filo case and drenched in yogurt hummus sauce

While a börek – or spiral pie – is an impressive centrepiece, it’s actually pretty easy to make. Try our simple recipe with sweet butternut squash and crumbled feta wrapped in crispy filo pastry sprinkled with za'atar

Feta is lovely when cooked, breaking down into creamy softness. Here it’s wrapped in filo and fried to give a gorgeously crunchy contrast.

Fresh figs are stuffed with peppered goat’s cheese and baked in crispy filo pastry parcels. Serve them for an easy vegetarian nibble or starter

Check out our spiced chickpea bake with potatoes and topped with thin crunchy filo pastry. This easy recipe is veggie friendly, ready in under an hour and serves four. Our filo slice is best eaten on the day, while the pastry is still crisp

An easy yet impressive filo rotolo that's loaded with summer greens and creamy Boursin Garlic & Herbs soft cheese, then finished with a sprinkle of za'atar

Roll honeyed squash, feta, pine nuts and sage leaves in filo pastry cigars for a crispy party snack

This trout and broad bean filo tart is easy to make, packed full of fresh spring flavours and low-cal - perfect if you're on the 5:2 diet

Gibanica is a cheese and egg filo rag pie that features regularly on a Balkan table for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner

Try our version of baklava, drenched it in a salted honey sauce. This sweet and sticky filo pastry treat comes packed with four types of nut, cardamom and cinnamon

A simple vegetarian tart recipe that tastes as good as it looks. Whip up this impressive goat's curd, tomato and olive tart for a night with friends at your next dinner party

Impressive but easy, these delicate filo pies with parmesan, pancetta and spring onions make the perfect drinks party canapés

Try our delicious crispy salmon pie for a casual midweek meal. Buttery swiss chard (stems and all), fresh salmon chunks and plenty of crème fraîche makes for a perfect filo pastry pie filling

These hot-smoked salmon mini quiches look striking, are gorgeously crunchy and easy to put together. Great for picnics, canapés and savoury treats

This recipe for filo pastry with strawberries, rosewater and cardamom cream comes from Morito, Hackney and makes a show-stopping dessert

Our quick and easy chicken filo pies are super crunchy and creamy. Ready in just 40 minutes, these lighter pies make a great midweek meal for four

Sprinkle a slab of feta with chilli flakes and poppy seeds, bake until golden, then drizzle with a honey, tahini and lemon juice sauce, and a handful of pomegranate seeds

Check out our impressive samosa recipe packed with tender duck, wrapped in super flaky pastry and served with a fresh coriander chutney – perfect for entertaining over the festive season