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Spinach and Cheese Burekas (Family-Style Puff Pastry Pie)
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Spinach and Cheese Burekas (Family-Style Puff Pastry Pie)

1 h 10 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • cottage cheese (cold, straight from the fridge)Dairy225 g
  • sour cream (cold, any liquid on top removed)Dairy240 g
  • feta cheese (crumbled, cold)Dairy150 g
  • shredded mozzarella (cold; any shredded cheese works)Dairy225 g
  • eggs (2 for the filling, 1 beaten for brushing)Dairy3 pieces
  • fresh spinach (chopped)Produce60 g
  • puff pastry (thawed in the fridge, ideally overnight)Bakery2 pieces
  • sesame seeds (for topping)Pantry10 g
  • za'atar (for topping)Spices10 g
  • everything but the bagel seasoning (for topping)Spices10 g

per serving

Nutrition

260kcal

Carbs
16 g
Proteins
9 g
Fat
18 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking tray
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Make the cheese and spinach filling

    • In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, crumbled feta and shredded mozzarella.
    • Add the eggs and mix well.
    • Add the chopped fresh spinach and combine everything together.
    Step 1
  2. Roll out the first pastry sheet

    • Lightly flour the work surface and place the first puff pastry sheet on a piece of parchment paper.
    • Slightly roll it out with a rolling pin to thin it a little.
    • Transfer the dough with the parchment paper onto the baking tray.
    Step 2
  3. Spread the filling and top with the second sheet

    • Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the entire sheet.
    • Slightly roll out the second puff pastry sheet and place it directly on top of the filling.
    Step 3
  4. Score the pattern

    • With a sharp knife, make vertical cuts down the whole sheet.
    • Tilt the tray and make diagonal cuts in the opposite direction to create a diamond pattern.
    Step 4
  5. Brush with egg and add toppings

    • Beat the remaining egg and brush it over the entire surface for a golden finish.
    • Scatter the sesame seeds, za'atar and everything bagel seasoning, alternating for a decorative design.
    Step 5
  6. Bake

    • Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
    • Bake until puffed and golden brown, depending on your oven.
    Step 6
  7. Cut and serve

    • Cut along the scored lines to separate the burekas.
    • Serve warm or at room temperature.
    Step 7