Can Puff Pastry be filled with other variations?

Yes, the filling variations are endless! You can also replace the Dill with Cilantro or Parsley if you would like. They also can be filled with sweet, savory, and more like. You can use Meat, Spinach, Potato, Bacon and Egg, Vegetables, Ham and Cheese, Jam, Nutella, Fruits, and more!

When to thaw out puff pastry?

You can thaw out the puff pastry for about 3-4 hours at room temperature before using. You can also thaw out puff pastry in the refrigerator overnight. If you are in a hurry, you can separate puff pastry and place each sheet with the wax paper liner on top of a pan sheet to thaw out quicker.

Will puff pastry stick to foil?

Yes, you can use foil, but it will not provide the same non-stick surface. We recommend using a non-stick cooking mat preferably a baking silicone mat.

When to use puff pastry?

Slightly defrost the puff pastry before you start handling it. It should be cold while prepping your pastry before placing it into the oven to bake.

Is puff pastry vegan?

Ready-made puff pastry is usually vegan, but sometimes they have butter in them. Always make sure to check the ingredients list before buying.

Why puff pastry doesn't puff?

Your oven temperature should be set on high heat before placing them in to bake. If you place puff pastry into a low heat oven your dough will not rise. Make sure to place chilled dough at a higher oven temperature. (400°F is ideal)

Where is puff pastry in the grocery store?

You will find puff pastry in the freezer section of the grocery store near the frozen dessert, pizza dough, or frozen bread sections.

Is puff pastry the same as phyllo dough?

No, they are not the same. Puff pastry is a buttery fluffy and thicker type of dough. Phyllo dough is thin, dry, and flaky.

How to make these Buttery Cheese Puff Pastry Bites

Description

Buttery Cheese Puff Pastry – How To Make This Borek

This Middle Eastern ready-made Puff Pastry dough is filled with salty feta cheese and fresh dill and as a result, it is so yummy! Although this recipe is fast, simple, and easy, it’s perfect to make especially for your parties! Additionally, these Buttery Cheese Puff Pastry Boreks are made with a variety of different fillings including meat, spinach, cheese, eggplant, and even mushrooms. Lastly, rather than having store-bought dough, you can try our crispy flakey pie-like crust dough made from scratch – click here to learn how to make our crispy, flakey homemade borek dough. Now it’s time to try this Buttery Cheese Puff Pastry – How To Make This Borek!

Ingredients

Units Scale

20 sheets of Puff Pastry
2 cups crumbled Feta Cheese
1 bunch of Fresh Dill
1 Egg

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° – Make sure to thaw out the dough for 1 hour before prepping the borek. The dough needs to be semi-frozen while prepping.
Chop the dill crumble the feta and mix in a bowl.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture on half of the dough
Fold over your dough to have both points connect
Place in a lined non-baking sheet and place them 1 inch apart
Brush egg over the top of each pastry
Bake for 20-25 minutes – make sure the tray of boreks is on the center rack of the oven

Notes

*** Our Nutrition information is estimated, so please make sure to check your own calculation to fit your diet.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 25
Category: Pastry
Method: Oven Baked
Cuisine: Middle Eeastern

Keywords: cheese borek, puff pastry borek, cheese pastry, appitizer, party appitizer ideas