Best 2 Cheese Bourekas Recipes
Cheese bourekas, also known as bourekas gvina, are a savory pastry from Greece and Turkey that are filled with a creamy cheese mixture. They are typically made with a flaky phyllo dough, which is filled with a mixture of feta, ricotta, and mozzarella cheeses, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices. Cheese bourekas can be baked or fried, and are often served as a snack or appetizer. They are a popular dish in many countries around the world, and can be found in many restaurants and bakeries.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
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
CHEESE BOUREKAS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, combine feta, kashkaval, ricotta, egg, a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper (if using all feta cheese, you may not need to add any salt). Use a fork to mix ingredients together till well blended. Make sure to break up any large crumbles of feta with the fork. Reserve mixture. On a smooth, clean, lightly floured surface, unfold one of your puff pastry sheets. Use a rolling pin to roll out the sheet to a 12x12 inch square. If using homemade puff pastry, roll your dough out to the same size - a 12"x12" square. Cut the sheet of puff pastry dough into 9 equal-sized squares, each about 4"x4" large. Place 1 scant tablespoon of the cheese filling in the center of each dough square. Fold the dough squares by grasping one corner and folding it over to the opposite corner to make triangles. Pinch firmly along the outer open edge of the triangles to seal. If you're having trouble sealing the dough and getting it to stick together, wet your finger with a bit of water and run it around the edge of the square before folding-- this will help it stick together. You can also crimp the edges with the tines of a fork, if you wish. Repeat this process for the second sheet of puff pastry-roll out the pastry, cut into squares, add filling, and seal the triangles. Spray your baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Place 9 bourekas on each sheet, evenly spaced, giving them some room to expand during baking. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and 2 tsp of cool water. Use a pastry brush to brush a light layer of the egg wash onto the surface of each boureka. Sprinkle the bourekas with sesame or poppy seeds, if desired. Bake the bourekas for about 30 minutes, switching the baking sheets between the upper and lower racks halfway through cooking. Bake till golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm. Store or freeze unbaked in a sealed container or plastic zipper bag.
Tips:
- For a golden and flaky crust, use cold butter and work it into the flour mixture quickly, until it resembles coarse crumbs. Avoid overworking the dough, as this can result in a tough crust.
- If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
- To prevent the cheese from leaking out, make sure to seal the edges of the bourekas well before baking.
- For a crispy crust, brush the bourekas with egg wash before baking.
- If you are short on time, you can use store-bought puff pastry instead of making your own dough.
- Feel free to experiment with different fillings. Some popular options include spinach and feta, potatoes and onions, and ground beef and pine nuts.
Conclusion:
Cheese bourekas are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic cheese filling or something more adventurous, there is a cheese boureka recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give cheese bourekas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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