Burek
This savory spinach and cheese filo pastry pie is a delectable treat that combines layers of delicate filo pastry with a rich, creamy filling of fresh spinach, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, and a hint of nutmeg. The finished result is a golden-brown, crispy pastry that encases the warm, gooey goodness inside. With each bite, you'll experience a delightful blend of flavors and textures that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 pack filo pastry
- 2 bags fresh spinach
- 3 pots cottage cheese
- 150g grated cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
- Drop of single cream or milk
- Sprinkle of nutmeg
- Salt
- Pepper
- Oil for brushing
Instructions
- Rip spinach and mix into bowl with cheddar then add cottage cheese, milk or cream, eggs, seasing and nutmeg.
- Layer 3 individually oiled filo sheets on bottom of baking dish. Add thin layer of mixture, and repeat until left with 3 filo sheets on top.
- sprinkle top later with milk and bake at 200c for 10-15 mins then 180c for 10-15 mins
- melt tbl of butter and pinch tsp of salt to 140ml boiling water and drizzle over top layer then let stand for 5 mins.
Yield
Serves 6
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