Cheese borek, a beloved Turkish delicacy, has tantalized taste buds for centuries, earning its place as a culinary treasure. This delectable pastry, crafted from layers of crispy, flaky dough encasing a luscious filling of tangy cheese, beckons food enthusiasts with its irresistible aroma and captivating flavors. Whether served as a savory breakfast, a delightful lunch, or a satisfying dinner, cheese borek promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the diverse world of cheese borek, unveiling its rich history, exploring its myriad variations, and presenting a selection of delectable recipes that will transform your kitchen into a haven of culinary artistry.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY CHEESE BOREK (ARMENIAN CHEESE TURNOVERS)
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 kcal, ServingSize 1 borek (made with Trader Joe's puff pastry), Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 213 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 1 g
FETA CHEESE BUREK (PHYLLO DOUGH)
An Eastern European delicacy. Probably one of the most loved foods from the Balkans. There are two ways to create burek: with homemade dough or with phyllo dough (pre-made store-bought). In this recipe we will be using the pre-made phyllo dough. You can put potatoes, meat, spinach, boiled cabbage, or feta cheese inside! This one will be with feta cheese. Truly a tasty meal! And very easy to make! Eat with yogurt for authenticity.
Provided by An Ko
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Vegetarian Pie
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet lightly.
- Mix feta cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and eggs together in a bowl. Whisk milk and oil together in a small bowl.
- Brush milk-oil mixture over 3 sheets of phyllo dough and stack together. Place some of the cheese mixture in a straight line on one end of the dough. Roll up tightly to form a spiral shape. Transfer spiral to the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining milk-oil mixture, phyllo dough, and cheese mixture.
- Bake burek in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 773.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 145.7 mg, Fat 66.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 916.6 mg, Sugar 4 g
CHEESE BöREK
Found from the Balkans down through Turkey and the Middle East, the börek is a layered, cheese-stuffed pastry made with phyllo-like yufka. Make Boston chef Ana Sortun's version as a satisfying portable snack, light lunch, or dinner side.
Provided by Ana Sortun
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch square baking dish with 1 teaspoon of the melted butter. Lay a yufka sheet into the baking dish, tucking it into the corners with the edges hanging over the sides. (Don't worry if it's not perfect-yufka is very forgiving.) Whisk eggs and egg yolks in a mixing bowl; then whisk in milk, yogurt, salt, and remaining melted butter. Pour ¼ cup of this custard over the prepared yufka. Repeat with a second layer of yufka and custard. Note: Yufka will dry out if it's not used right away. Cover with a clean towel if you're going to finish the dish later.
- Break up the mozzarella into bite-size pieces. Reserve ½ cup custard. Distribute ⅓ of the mozzarella over the bottom of the yufka. Fold edges of one of the yufka sheets into the middle, creating a new layer. Add half of the custard and mozzarella, then lay on another sheet of yufka dough. Add the remaining custard and mozzarella, then fold over the edges of the current yufka, followed by the edges of the very first one. Press down with your hand to soak the yufka. Whisk flour into reserved custard and pour over the börek. Using a small knife, score the pastry into squares, like a tic-tac-toe board. Sprinkle with nigella seeds and let rest, 15-20 minutes.
- Place börek in the oven and increase heat to 350 degrees F. Bake until börek is set, golden brown, and puffed on top, 50 minutes. Cool 15 minutes.
- When cool, cut into 3" x 3" squares. Place a box grater over a bowl and grate the cut sides of a tomato on the largest holes. Discard the skin. Add pepper, olive oil, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir and set aside. Heat a skillet over low heat. Place the börek slices, cheese side down, into the heated skillet and lightly brown the cheese, 1 minute. Flip and brown the other side, 1 more minute. Serve with tomato purée on the side.
CHEESE BOUREKAS
Middle-Eastern style puff pastry pockets filled with cheese. Great served as an appetizer or the traditional Israeli way for breakfast with salad, olives, cheese, and plain yogurt. Could also be filled with leftover mashed potatoes, or a spinach and feta mixture.
Provided by GCBENEZRA
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Beat 1 egg in a medium bowl, and mix in the cheese. Season with parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- On a lightly floured surface, cut each sheet of puff pastry into 6 equal squares to give 12 squares in total. Beat the remaining egg with water in small bowl. Brush edges of each square lightly with egg wash. Place a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold pastry over the filling, and seal edges with a fork. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, brush with remaining egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 230.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
BOREK WITH CHEESE & SPINACH
I serve these full size for breakfast, and in a smaller size as an appetizer or snack. You can find frozen 5x5 puff pastry sheets in an Armenian, middle eastern or Greek market.
Provided by Pesto lover
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Defrost spinach and squeeze all liquid out.
- Put cheeses, onion, eggs, cumin, nutmeg, and pepper in the food processor. Pulse till well mixed.
- Add spinach and pulse a few times.
- Cut puff pastry into 5x5 squares for a large breakfast or meal-size serving. For appetizer or snack, cut puff pastry into.
- 2 1/2x5 inch strips.
- Fill each square with approximately 2 tbsp filling in the middle. Fold pastry over to create a triangle. Pinch sides very well with your fingers, so that filling won't escape. For the smaller strips, use 1-2 tsp filling on bottom half of strip and fold strip over to make a square. Seal well.
- Brush each one with milk and sprinkle sesame.
- seeds over.
- Bake approximately 20 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet, or until browned & puffed up.
- Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 368.7, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 13.4
CHEESE BOEREG
The rich-tasting filling of this appetizer is made with mozzarella and ricotta cheese, then baked between buttery layered dough.-Jean L. Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, egg white, ricotta and parsley. Stir in mozzarella cheese; set aside. , Unroll phyllo dough; cut the stack of sheets in half widthwise. Place one sheet of phyllo dough in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; brush with butter. Repeat nine times (keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap to avoid drying out)., Spread cheese mixture evenly over top. Layer with remaining dough, brushing butter on every other sheet. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into triangles or squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- Use quality cheese: The type of cheese used in your borek will greatly affect the flavor of the dish. Choose a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor. Some popular cheeses used in borek include feta, mozzarella, kashkaval, and cheddar. - Prepare the dough properly: The dough should be thin and pliable. If the dough is too thick, it will be difficult to roll and will not cook evenly. To make the dough, you can use either a food processor or a stand mixer. - Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill, and cilantro, can add a lot of flavor to your borek. Chop the herbs finely and sprinkle them over the cheese filling before rolling up the dough. - Cook the borek until it is golden brown: The borek should be cooked until it is golden brown and crispy. This will ensure that the cheese is melted and the dough is cooked through. - Serve the borek warm: Borek is best served warm. You can either serve it immediately after it is cooked or reheat it in a warm oven before serving.Conclusion:
Borek is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a borek recipe that everyone will enjoy. Whether you are looking for a simple, everyday meal or a special occasion dish, borek is a great option. So next time you are looking for something new to try, give borek a try. You won't be disappointed!
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