Bougatsa
Bougatsa is a delicious Greek pastry made with flaky phyllo dough and a sweet or savory filling, such as custard, cheese, or minced meat. It's often sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon on top. It's a popular breakfast or snack in Greece.
Ingredients
- 1 pound phyllo dough
- 1/2 pound feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 pound ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar and cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the feta cheese, ricotta cheese, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Brush a baking dish with some of the melted butter.
- Layer half of the phyllo dough sheets in the bottom of the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
- Layer the remaining phyllo dough sheets on top of the cheese mixture, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
- Score the top layer of phyllo dough into squares or triangles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the phyllo dough is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon before serving.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 715kcal (36%)Carbohydrates: 91g (30%)Protein: 24g (48%)Fat: 28g (43%)Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mg (28%)Sodium: 1269mg (55%)Potassium: 247mg (7%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 28g (31%)Vitamin A: 566IU (11%)Calcium: 464mg (46%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
