Cheese bourekas are a popular Middle Eastern pastry filled with a savory cheese filling. This recipe combines a flaky, buttery pastry with a creamy cheese filling for a delicious treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, these cheese bourekas are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 package of puff pastry sheets
- 1 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg yolk for egg wash
- Sesame seeds for topping
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the feta cheese, ricotta cheese, beaten egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into squares.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold the squares in half to form triangles and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops of the bourekas with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
