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Flaky, crispy phyllo chocolate cigars are filo pastry filled with chocolate, rolled into a cigar shape then baked until golden. Simple, elegant treats that get done in less than 15 minutes.

A stack of filo cigars filled with chocolate on a wooden tray.
Phyllo Cigars – Filo Pastry with Chocolate

This is one of those treats that are perfect when you have unexpected guests or a serious chocolate craving. I love chocolate and I love all things crispy. So, these are my favorite treats. In fact, I love dipping these in my chocolate syrup. I know, for some that’s too much chocolate.

Ingredients and substitutes

  • Filo – I always use store-bought filo but you are free to experiment with fresh filo. Fresh filo is a bit harder to work with when layering but it’s still possible.
  • Chocolate – I am using dark chocolate batons which is usually used for chocolate croissants but any crushed chocolate bar or chocolate chips work too.
  • Melted butter – helps make the filo crisp as well as gives it that nice golden brown color when baked.

Step by step instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 190 C / 375 F.
  • Cut each filo sheet into 4 (see video), 12 cigars.
  • Work with one piece at a time keeping the others under a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
  • Brush with melted butter.
  • Place chocolate/chocolate chips .
  • Fold the two sides over. Then, roll into a cylinder (see video).
  • Brush with melted butter to seal the edges as you roll. This will keep them from opening up.
  • Place on a baking tray.
  • Brush each with more melted butter.
  • Bake for about 10 to 20 minutes until lightly golden.
  • Cool for at least 10 minutes before you serve.
  • Caution – the chocolate inside the cigar will be hot.
Cut the filo into 4 for the cigarsPhyllo Chocolate Cigars Progress Pictures1
Place the chocolate on the filo to roll as a cigarPhyllo Chocolate Cigars Progress Pictures2
Fold the phyllo edges over to roll the chocolate into a cigarPhyllo Chocolate Cigars Progress Pictures3
Roll the phyllo with chocolate into a cigarPhyllo Chocolate Cigars Progress Pictures4
Place the rolled filo cigars on to a baking trayPhyllo Chocolate Cigars Progress Pictures5
How to make filo pastry filled with chocolatePhyllo Chocolate Cigars2

Frequently asked questions

How long will these filo cigars keep?

These chocolate cigars will keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week

What chocolate should I use for these cigars?

Use whatever chocolate you like to eat. Dark, milk, or semi-sweet. I do not recommend using baking or cooking chocolate

How many sheets of filo should I use?

Personally, I think the filo is as delicious as the chocolate. I have used two sheets as one. This is a nice balance of crispy filo and soft chocolate. But you can also use just one sheet.

Can I use other fillings?

Absolutely, use hazelnut spread, Nutella, dulce de leche, caramel with nuts. The options are endless.

A stack of filo cigars filled with chocolate on a wooden tray.
Phyllo Cigars – Filo Pastry with Chocolate

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A stack of filo cigars filled with chocolate on a wooden tray.

Phyllo Chocolate Cigars

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 332kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 12 Cigars

Description

Flaky, crispy phyllo chocolate cigars are filo pastry filled with chocolate, rolled into a cigar shape then baked until golden. Simple, elegant treats that get done in less than 15 minutes.

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Ingredients 

  • 3 (3) sheets filo pastry ((32 x 38 cm))
  • 7 oz (200 g) Chocolate (chips or batons)
  • ¼ cup (4 tbsp) Butter (melted)
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 190 C / 375 F
  • Cut each filo sheet into 4 (see video), 12 cigars
  • Work with one piece at a time keeping the others under a damp cloth to prevent drying out
  • Brush with melted butter
  • Place chocolate/chocolate chips
  • Fold the two sides over then roll into a cylinder (see video)
  • Brush with melted butter to seal the edges as you roll. This will keep them from opening up.
  • Place on a baking tray
  • Brush each with more melted butter
  • Bake for about 10 to 20 minutes until lightly golden
  • Cool for at least 10 minutes before you serve.
  • Caution – the chocolate inside the cigar will be hot

Conversions Used

1 lb = 453 grams, 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 stick = 113g, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp= 5 ml,

Nutrition Information

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 125IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 3mg

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  1. Pastry Day 20: Filo (Phyllo) Pastry- Done
    Thank you for the lessons and this course. I found all the information provided was very helpful. Can’t wait to start making everything taught. Again, thank you.

  2. Pastry day 20 done! This course taught me a lot. Thank you!

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