Phyllo Chocolate Cigars

Name: Phyllo Chocolate Cigars
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 sheets filo pastry ((32 x 38 cm)); 7 oz Chocolate (chips or batons); 1/4 cup Butter (melted)

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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

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Ingredients and substitutes
Step by step instructions
Frequently asked questions
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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.

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Place the chocolate on the filo to roll as a cigar

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Fold the phyllo edges over to roll the chocolate into a cigar

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Roll the phyllo with chocolate into a cigar

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Place the rolled filo cigars on to a baking tray

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How to make filo pastry filled with chocolate

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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.

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