Mozzarella-Filled Puff Pastry Bourekas

Name: Mozzarella-Filled Puff Pastry Bourekas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Israeli, Jewish, Turkish
Ingredients: 0.5 pinch Black Pepper; 1 tsp Dried Parsley; 2 whole Eggs; 0.5 pinch Garlic Powder; 0.5 pinch Onion Powder; 17.5 oz Puff Pastry Sheets; 0.5 pinch Salt; 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds; 2 cups Shredded Cheese; 2 tsp Water

Appetizer 🧄Breakfast 🍳Side Dish 🥗Lunch 🥪Snack 🍿 Israeli 🇮🇱Jewish 🇮🇱Turkish 🇹🇷 Low-Carb Low-Sodium Vegetarian 🥦Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Mozzarella-Filled Puff Pastry Bourekas feature a buttery, flaky crust wrapped around a gently seasoned, melty cheese center, finished with a glossy egg wash and nutty sesame seeds. They’re satisfying yet light, ideal for a brunch spread, a savory snack, or a warm appetizer with a crisp salad, olives, and tangy yogurt on the side. Enjoy the contrast of crisp layers and gooey filling in every bite.

Prep30 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves12
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a baking sheet.
2

Beat 1 egg in a medium bowl, then stir in the cheese. Season with parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3

On a lightly floured surface, cut each puff pastry sheet into 6 equal squares, making 12 squares total.
4

Beat the remaining egg with water in a small bowl. Lightly brush the edges of each pastry square with the egg wash. Place a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges with a fork to seal. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, brush the tops with the remaining egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.