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.
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 are usually used for chocolate croissants, but any crushed chocolate bar or chocolate chips work too.
- Melted butter – Helps make the filo crisp and gives it that nice golden brown color when baked.
Step-by-step instructions
- Preheat the oven to 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.
Frequently asked questions
These chocolate cigars will keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week
Use whatever chocolate you like to eat. Dark, milk, or semi-sweet. I do not recommend using baking or cooking chocolate
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.
Absolutely, use hazelnut spread, Nutella, dulce de leche, caramel with nuts. The options are endless.
Phyllo Chocolate Cigars
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.
Video
Method
- Preheat the oven to 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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