Cheese Bourekas
These golden, flaky puff pastry pockets are filled with a rich and savory blend of Mediterranean cheeses.
Ingredients
- •1 sheet puff pastry (about 400g), thawed if frozen
- •1 cup feta cheese (200g), crumbled
- •1 cup ricotta cheese (200g) or good quality cottage cheese
- •1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (50g), shredded
- •1 large egg
- •2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- •1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water, for egg wash
- •2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta, ricotta, mozzarella, egg, flour, and black pepper, mixing well until thoroughly incorporated.
- 3
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth out any creases, then cut it into 6 to 8 equal squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- 4
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheese filling into the center of each pastry square.
- 5
Fold the pastry diagonally over the filling to create a triangle shape, pressing the edges firmly with the tines of a fork to seal them completely.
- 6
Transfer the bourekas to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- 7
Brush the top of each boureka generously with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the surface.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 23 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed, golden brown, and crisp.
💡 Chef tips
- Ensure your puff pastry is kept cold in the refrigerator until right before you assemble the bourekas for the best flaky layers.
- You can assemble the bourekas ahead of time, place them unbaked on a tray in the freezer, and then bake straight from frozen by adding 5 extra minutes to the baking time.
- Store leftover baked bourekas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat them in a toaster oven to restore their crispiness.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished bourekas are deeply golden and flaky on the outside with a hot, savory, and creamy melted cheese filling.