Cheese Borek

A traditional Algerian savory pastry made with layers of flaky phyllo dough and a blend of Gouda and Emmentaler cheeses.

  • Prep40 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Servings6
  • DifficultyMedium
Cheese Borek

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, parsley, garlic and crushed red pepper. Mix in Gouda and Emmentaler.

  2. One sheet at a time, place phyllo dough on a flat surface and brush with about 1 tablespoon butter. Cut lengthwise into 4 strips.

  3. Place a rounded teaspoon of the egg mixture at one end of each strip. Fold corner of strip over the filling, forming a triangular fold. Continue folding the length of the strip in triangular folds to form a small stuffed triangle. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough.

  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a large baking sheet.

  5. Arrange stuffed phyllo triangles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

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