Description
Crispy Cheese Borek with Sweet Chili Glaze is a delightful pastry that boasts a flaky, golden-brown exterior, giving way to a rich, creamy cheese filling. The sweet chili glaze adds a perfect balance of sweetness and heat, enhancing the overall flavor experience with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Filling:
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pastry:
- 10 sheets of phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Sweet Chili Glaze:
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the feta, ricotta, mozzarella, parsley, and black pepper until well combined.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it lightly with melted butter.
- Layer another sheet of phyllo on top and brush with more butter.
- Place 2-3 tablespoons of the cheese filling at one end of the phyllo, then fold the sides over and roll tightly to form a log.
- Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
- Place the borek on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with remaining melted butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the borek is baking, prepare the sweet chili glaze by mixing the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and drizzle the sweet chili glaze over the borek before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the borek and freeze them before baking. Just bake them directly from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: You can use any combination of cheeses you prefer, such as goat cheese or cream cheese, for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 borek
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 7 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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