Bougatsa Recipe

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Bougatsa
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Directions:

  1. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese at high speed until light and fluffy.
  2. Lower the speed and add the ricotta, cottage cheese, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and the nutmeg.
  3. Beat for 1 minute at high speed, then set aside while you prepare the phyllo.
  4. Lay the phyllo flat on a table and keep covered with a damp towel over waxed paper or plastic wrap.
  5. By stacking 4 sheets, form a base of 15 x 18 inches, brushing the top of each sheet with melted butter as you stack them.
  6. Then lay 2 sheets at right angles over the center, using the base as a diamond, not a square, brushing the center of each with butter.
  7. Divide the filling into 3 parts and spread one part over the phyllo to form a 7-inch square.
  8. Set the rest of the filling aside.
  9. Fold the top phyllo sheet over the cheese and brush with butter, and continue folding the phyllo over the cheese to make a square, brushing each time with butter.
  10. With a wide spatula, lift the bougatsa and invert onto a cookie sheet.
  11. Brush the top with butter and set aside.
  12. Repeat with the remaining phyllo, filling until all 3 square pies are folded.
  13. Bake in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until the phyllo puffs up and turns a golden chestnut color.
  14. Cut into small squares and sprinkle with additional sugar.
  15. Serve piping hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 481.39 Kcal (2015 kJ)
Calories from fat 300.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.38g 51%
Cholesterol 100.23mg 33%
Sodium 553.01mg 23%
Potassium 193.11mg 4%
Total Carbs 27.26g 9%
Sugars 2.59g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 4%
Protein 17.31g 35%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 200.5mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 242.16 Kcal (1014 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.79g 51%
Cholesterol 50.42mg 33%
Sodium 278.18mg 23%
Potassium 97.14mg 4%
Total Carbs 13.71g 9%
Sugars 1.3g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 4%
Protein 8.71g 35%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 7%
Calcium 100.9mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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