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)); 200 grams Chocolate (chips or batons); 60 grams Butter (melted)

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3 Ingredients Chocolate Cigars with Filo (video recipe)

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.

How to make filo pastry filled with chocolate — 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.

Useful tips and tools

You will need a sharp kitchen knife or pizza wheel to cut.
A pastry brush to brush melted butter
Line the baking tray with parchment paper for an easy cleanup

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.

How to make Phyllo chocolate cigars

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.

Phyllo Chocolate Cigars Progress Pictures1

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

Phyllo Chocolate Cigars Progress Pictures3

Roll the phyllo with chocolate into a cigar

Phyllo Chocolate Cigars Progress Pictures4

Place the rolled filo cigars on to a baking tray

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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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Author: Veena Azmanov

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Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

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.

ADJUST SERVINGS HERE - 12 Cigars

Ingredients

3 (3 ) sheets filo pastry (32 x 38 cm)
200 grams (7.00 oz) Chocolate chips or batons
60 grams (0.25 cups) Butter melted

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

Equipment

Kitchen Knife

Baking Tray

Pastry Brush

Nutrition Information

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

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