Crispy Cheese Borek
The Crispy Cheese Borek is an authentic Turkish appetizer with stuffing phyllo dough and a mix of cheese. Since it's a quick and easy-to-make appetizer, it will go perfectly with any occasion, and it's a great match for Ramadan.
Ingredients
- 16 sheets phyllo dough
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 14 ounces can Feta cheese or whatever white cheese you prefer
- parsley optional
- ¾ cup butter melted
- 1 egg for brushing
Instructions
- Mix the cheeses and parsley (if using) together. This works best if the cream cheese is at room temperature unless you're using the spreadable kind.
- Spread 1 sheet of phyllo dough, and brush with melted butter.
- Then top with another sheet and brush again, until you finish 3 sheets.
- Add the cheese mixture close to the long edge of the sheet, then roll it up into a log.
- Cut each large log in half and add it to your sprayed quarter sheet pan (9x13). Repeat with the rest.
- Once arranged, cut each log in half. Brush with a beaten egg, and sprinkle black sesame seeds and regular sesame seeds if you'd like.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 mins or until its golden.
Notes
- Phyllo dough is so delicate that it may tear while working with it. But don't worry, a few tears won't ruin the dish if you pinch the phyllo dough back together.
- Make sure to cover the phyllo dough sheets with a damp towel to prevent them from drying.
- In order to make serving and cutting much easier, slice the borek pastry before placing it in the oven. When you're finished layering your borek, simply slice the dough into your desired portion sizes.
- Leave the borek in the fridge for a night before baking because this will allow the phyllo dough to absorb the flavorful liquid, adding moisture and savoriness to your pastry.
- Strain your veggies to avoid having soggy pastry.
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