Cheese and Spinach Bourekas
Discover the irresistible flavors of Cheese and Spinach Bourekas, a flaky and golden Middle Eastern pastry that makes the perfect appetizer or snack. These savory hand pies feature buttery puff pastry filled with a creamy blend of feta and cream cheese, balanced by the earthy goodness of sautéed spinach and a hint of seasoning. Topped with sesame seeds for added crunch and baked to golden perfection, these bourekas are easy to prepare in just under an hour. Whether you're hosting a party or craving something indulgent, these puff pastry delights offer a delightful balance of textures and a crowd-pleasing taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 100 grams cream cheese
- 150 grams spinach
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Thaw puff pastry sheets according to package instructions.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool before chopping finely.
In a large bowl, mix together the feta cheese, cream cheese, chopped spinach, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and roll out each puff pastry sheet to about a 12x12 inch square.
Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, resulting in 8 squares total.
Place a tablespoon of the cheese and spinach filling onto the center of each square.
Fold each square in half diagonally to form a triangle, sealing the edges by pressing with a fork.
In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk with water to make an egg wash.
Brush the tops of the bourekas with the egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds over them.
Transfer the bourekas to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1884 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.7 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.3 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 683 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 4508 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 59.2 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1264 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1398 mg | 30% | |
*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.
