Best 2 Phyllo Triangles Stuffed With Fresh Cheese Briouats Bil Jben Recipes

PHYLLO TRIANGLES STUFFED WITH FRESH CHEESE (BRIOUATS BIL JBEN)

Phyllo Triangles Stuffed with Fresh Cheese (briouats bil jben) image

Provided by Jeff Koehler

Categories Cheese Dairy Appetizer Fry Ramadan Ricotta Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes about 16 stuffed triangles

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 lb/225 g ricotta, fresh semisoft farmer's cheese, or Mexican queso fresco
1 large egg
Heaped 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
4 sheets phyllo dough or warqa, plus more in case of breakage
Olive oil for brushing
1 egg yolk, whisked
Honey
Light olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

In a medium mixing bowl, blend the cheese, egg, and cilantro with a fork.
On a clean, flat work surface, unroll the phyllo sheets. Cut into strips about 3 in/7.5 cm wide and at least 9 in/23 cm long. Arrange a couple of the strips facing away from you; cover the remaining strips with plastic wrap to keep them from drying out. Lightly brush the strips with olive oil.
Place 1 Tbsp of the cheese filling on the end of each strip closest to you. Fold over to form a triangle, then fold again to form another triangle, and so on to the end. Brush the end of the triangle with egg yolk and fold the loose end over the brushed yolk. Place the triangles on a plate without letting them touch. Repeat with the remaining phyllo strips and cheese filling.
Have ready 6 dessert plates. Place a generous dollop of honey in the middle of each.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat at least 1/2 in/1.25 cm of oil until the surface shimmers. Reduce the heat to medium. Working in small batches, gently place the phyllo triangles in the oil and fry, turning once, until firm and golden brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
Place 2 or 3 rolls on each plate, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve hot.

CHEESE FILLED TRIANGLES

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The only tricky part of this recipe is working with phyllo, and once you get the hang of it, it's fun. Sometimes you get a bad batch of phyllo that rips and tears easily, so I always buy an extra just in case. I have frozen these before baking. Just add a few minutes to cooking time when you cook them in a frozen state. I have also doubled this recipe for large parties.

Provided by Kathleen

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon salt
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
1 cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in spinach and salt. Stir in feta cheese, cottage cheese and egg. Cook and stir until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to simmer.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Unroll phyllo dough sheets one at a time on a flat surface. Brush with unsalted butter. Cut into strips approximately 5 inches wide. Place 1 tablespoon of the onion, spinach and feta mixture at one end of each dough strip. Fold the end of the strip over the filling so that it forms a triangle. Continue folding the strip in triangles until a small, triangular stuffed pastry remains. Brush with unsalted butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough.
Arrange stuffed triangles on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 26.6 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 239.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

### Tips - For a crispy phyllo dough, make sure to brush each layer with melted butter or oil before baking. - If you don't have phyllo dough, you can use wonton wrappers or spring roll wrappers. - To make the cheese filling more flavorful, add some herbs or spices, such as oregano, basil, thyme, or cumin. - You can also add other ingredients to the cheese filling, such as chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or crumbled bacon. - If you don't have fresh cheese, you can use ricotta cheese or cottage cheese. - To make the triangles easier to fold, cut the phyllo dough into squares. - Seal the triangles well to prevent the cheese from leaking out. - Bake the triangles until they are golden brown and crispy. ### Conclusion Phyllo triangles stuffed with fresh cheese are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or any other occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and impressive dish that will be sure to please everyone. ### Tips - For a crispy phyllo dough, make sure to brush each layer with melted butter or oil before baking. - If you don't have phyllo dough, you can use wonton wrappers or spring roll wrappers. - To make the cheese filling more flavorful, add some herbs or spices, such as oregano, basil, thyme, or cumin. - You can also add other ingredients to the cheese filling, such as chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or crumbled bacon. - If you don't have fresh cheese, you can use ricotta cheese or cottage cheese. - To make the triangles easier to fold, cut the phyllo dough into squares. - Seal the triangles well to prevent the cheese from leaking out. - Bake the triangles until they are golden brown and crispy. ### Conclusion Phyllo triangles stuffed with fresh cheese are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or any other occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and impressive dish that will be sure to please everyone.