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Burek · North Macedonia

Cheese Burek with a Twist

A variation of the traditional burek with a creamy cheese filling and a crispy exterior.

45 minutes4 servings
Cheese Burek with a Twist
Photo: Тиверополник · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, parmesan, oregano, and salt.
  3. Unroll the puff pastry and cut into rectangles.
  4. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture on each rectangle.
  5. Fold the pastry over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
  6. Brush with beaten egg and olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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