Cheese Burek Recipe

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Cheese Burek
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Directions:

  1. Preheat 180 d C.
  2. Filling: Beat cheese, sour cream, salt and egg yolks in a bowl and until well combined. Beat egg whites till stiff, fold through the cheese mixture.
  3. Cut pastry into sheets to fit a 30x35 cm greased baking dish. Brush 2 sheets of pastry individually and generously with oil and place into the greased dish. Spread a thin layer of cheese filling onto the pastry. Repeat the procedure alternating pastry and filling until both have been used up. Brush top generously with oil and sprinkle with a little salt. Make a few holes in the top with a fork. Bake for 30 minutes. Cut into desired portions and serve hot.
  4. Note: The filling may be spread onto the uncut buttered pastry and rolled into a roulade, then curved, if necessary, to fit the baking tray.
  5. Suggestions: Burek can be made using a variety of fillings such as - grated nuts; lightly fried grated potatoes and leeks; fried spinach and mushrooms; fried spinach and onion; soft cheese and eggs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 458.83 Kcal (1921 kJ)
Calories from fat 365.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.65g 63%
Cholesterol 133.88mg 45%
Sodium 312.07mg 13%
Potassium 227.22mg 5%
Total Carbs 5.79g 2%
Sugars 0.12g 0%
Protein 18.26g 37%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 304.2mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 230.28 Kcal (964 kJ)
Calories from fat 183.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.4g 63%
Cholesterol 67.19mg 45%
Sodium 156.62mg 13%
Potassium 114.04mg 5%
Total Carbs 2.91g 2%
Sugars 0.06g 0%
Protein 9.16g 37%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 152.7mg 30%

* 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

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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