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Hard 1 hr 41 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Cheese Burek
A Balkan-style cheese pastry made with thin yufka layers, feta-style cheese, yogurt, egg, and a crisp baked spiral.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 6 min📖 1 min readServes 6~430 kcal🇷🇸 Serbian🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 34 min cook 8 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 6 min- Prep24 min
- Resting/Marinating8 min
- Cooking34 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the dough
- 5 adet Yufka
For the filling
- 350 gr White cheese
- 0.3 demet Parsley
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Salt
For the sauce
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Strained yogurt
- 2 adet Eggs
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Vegetable oil
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Sparkling mineral water
For the topping
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Nigella seeds
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Instructions
- 1
Crumble the white cheese, chop the parsley, and mix them with the salt.
- 2
Whisk the strained yogurt, eggs, vegetable oil, and sparkling mineral water.
- 3
Open the yufka sheets on the counter, brush each layer with sauce, and sprinkle with the cheese filling.
- 4
Roll the yufka sheets and place them in a greased tray in a spiral.
- 5
Pour the remaining sauce over the burek and sprinkle with nigella seeds.
- 6
Bake the burek at 185°C for 32 minutes, until browned.
32 min32:00 - 7
Rest for 8 minutes after it comes out of the oven, then slice while hot.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Do not leave the yufka dry; if the oily sparkling mixture touches every layer, the burek puffs in the oven and the inside will not stick together.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice cheese burek hot and add it to a breakfast tray with optional strained yogurt, tomatoes, and black tea.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
17
g protein
44
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 40%Fat 45%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cheese Burek make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Cheese Burek take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 34 minutes, including 8 minutes of passive resting; 66 minutes in total.Is Cheese Burek difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Cheese Burek have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 17g, carbs: 44g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Cheese Burek contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Cheese Burek belong to?
This recipe belongs to Serbian cuisine.How many ingredients does Cheese Burek need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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