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Sweet Cheese Bourekas are a delicious Middle Eastern hand pies. They make a perfect dessert or a breakfast treat. 

Sweet Cheese Bourekas on a baking rack

Holiday season is all about baking, but it’s also a very busy time. That’s why I love these easy quick recipes, they make all baking hassle free.

What are Bourekas?

Bourekas are essentially a pastry. The dough is either made from puff pastry and the more expensive bourekas are made with layers of phyllo dough.

They rooted from Israel and are traditional eaten at special occasions. There are many types of different fillings including: cheese, potatoes and mushrooms are a popular one among savory recipes and of course the sweet bourekas are filled with fruit!

Bourekas are often served with pickles, tahini sauce, hard boiled eggs and a chopped salad. Sometimes, you’ll even be served with a yogurt drink!

Where to find the best puff pastry?

I tried puff pastry from a few different stores and so far my favorite is from Trader Joe’s. I think they use the better quality butter that makes the dough flavorful.

You can also make your own puff pastry: Quick Puff Pastry Dough

Ingredients forSweet Cheese Bourekas

How to MakeSweet Cheese Bourekas

Follow the printable recipe below to make the dough and prepare the cheese to fill the dough. You will divide into equal portions according to how small or large you want the end result to be once cooked. Top with coarse sugar and bake as directed.

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Recipe

Sweet Cheese Bourekas on a baking rack

Sweet Cheese Bourekas

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Servings
12 Units
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
These Bourekas are filled with a sweet cheese filling made with puff pastry.

Ingredients

  • 2 sh Puff Pastry Dough
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 cup Farmer Cheese
US Units – Metric

Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients for the recipe.
    Ingredients on the table including; 2 eggs, puff pastry dough, sugar, farmers cheese in a bowl and flour in a measuring spoon
  • Combine farmer cheese with sugar and 2 eggs.
    Farmers cheese, eggs and sugar in a bowl
  • Divide the dough into equal size pieces, I divided mine into 9. Fill each half of the piece with farmer cheese and turn over to the other side.
    Raw Sweet Cheese Bourekas on a baking pan lined with a silicon mat
  • Whisk the last egg and use it to brush the tops. Sprinkle it with some sugar.
    Sweet Cheese Bourekas on a baking pan being brushed with a whisked egg
  • Bake them at 350F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
    Sweet Cheese Bourekas on a baking rack
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Cheese Bourekas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 95mg4%
Potassium 15mg0%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted April 24, 2019

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