Bourekakia Greek Style Cheese Filled Diamonds
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly cheesy, Bourekakia Greek Style Cheese Filled Diamonds are the perfect marriage of flaky phyllo pastry and a rich, savory filling. This delightful Greek appetizer features a luscious blend of tangy feta, creamy ricotta, and aromatic fresh herbs like dill and parsley, wrapped in buttery phyllo dough and baked to perfection. With their easy triangular folding technique, these bite-sized treats are as fun to make as they are to eat. Whether served warm or at room temperature, they make an elegant addition to your mezze platter, party spread, or family gathering. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, these crunchy pastries deliver authentic Mediterranean flavors in every bite, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite that’s impossible to resist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 sheets phyllo pastry sheets
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 100 grams ricotta cheese
- 1 unit egg, lightly beaten
- 100 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, crumble the feta cheese and mix it with the ricotta cheese until smooth and well combined.
Add the beaten egg, chopped dill, parsley, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until fully incorporated.
Unroll the phyllo pastry sheets and cover them with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying out.
Work with one phyllo sheet at a time. Place it on a clean work surface and brush it lightly with melted butter.
Fold the sheet lengthwise into thirds, creating a long and narrow strip.
Place a teaspoon of the cheese mixture near the bottom corner of the strip. Fold the corner over the filling to form a triangle.
Continue folding the strip in a triangular pattern, ensuring all edges are sealed and the filling is encased.
Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and cheese filling.
Arrange the bourekakia on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each piece.
Brush the tops with olive oil for extra crispiness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
Allow the bourekakia to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious snack or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.7 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.1 g | 450% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 644 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 3406 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.8 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 57.3 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1474 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 409 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
