Ramadan Recipe: Oven-Baked Cheese Börek

Ramadan Recipe: Oven-Baked Cheese Börek

Börek is a traditional Turkish dish made with filo dough—a thin, delicate pastry often layered and baked for crispy, flaky textures. You can also find it ready to use at various supermarkets and grocery stores. This cheesy Börek recipe is easy to make and makes for a perfect appetizer for your Ramadan spread. 

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  • Ingredients of Oven-Baked Cheese Börek

    • 10 Minutes
    • 5 Serving
    • 300 Calories

Cheese Börek

5 pieces of filo pastry
2 eggs
200 ml sparkling water
200 ml milk
200 ml melted butter
1 pack white cheese, grated

  • Method & Directions of Oven-Baked Cheese Börek

    • 40 Minutes
  1. Prepare the Filo Pastry
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Roll your store-bought filo pastry and cut it into long strips. Separate into two equal batches.
  2. Make the Egg Batter
    تم نسخ الرابط
    In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, sparkling water, milk, and melted butter (or olive oil). You will use this batter in two batches too.
  3. Assemble
    تم نسخ الرابط
    In an oven dish, layer the first batch of filo pastry, pour half the egg batter, and top with the grated white cheese. Layer with the second batch of pastry and the remaining egg batter.
  4. Bake
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Bake your Börek in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 40 minutes until the top and bottom are golden brown.
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