Pizza Bourekas
These golden, flaky puff pastry pockets are filled with a savory, herb-infused tomato sauce and gooey melted cheese, making them the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
- •1 package (approx. 450g) frozen puff pastry, thawed in the refrigerator
- •1/2 cup pizza sauce or thick marinara sauce
- •1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- •1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- •1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 8 equal squares.
- 3
Place a small spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of each square, being careful not to overfill.
- 4
Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the sauce, then dust with a pinch of dried oregano.
- 5
Fold the pastry squares diagonally to form triangles, pressing the edges firmly with a fork to seal them completely.
- 6
Arrange the bourekas on the prepared baking sheet, brush the tops with the beaten egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- 8
Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving to ensure the cheese sets slightly.
💡 Chef tips
- Ensure the puff pastry is cold when you start working with it; if it gets too soft, pop it back in the fridge for 10 minutes to prevent it from losing its flake.
- For a gourmet touch, add finely chopped black olives or sautéed mushrooms to the filling, ensuring they are dry so the pastry doesn't get soggy.
- These can be assembled ahead of time and kept in the freezer; bake them directly from frozen, adding an extra 5 minutes to the cooking time.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished bourekas should be deeply golden and shatteringly crisp on the outside, revealing a warm, molten cheese center that smells like a classic pizzeria.