Delicious Cheese Bourekas Recipe

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

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix together the feta cheese, ricotta cheese, beaten egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into squares.
4. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each square.
5. Fold the squares in half to form triangles and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
6. Brush the tops of the bourekas with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Serve warm and enjoy!

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