Balkan Feta-Cream Cheese Pie (Burek sa Sirom)
A savory Balkan pie, Burek sa sirom features flaky filo dough encasing a rich feta and cream cheese filling, perfect as a vegetarian main course or appetizer.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 F.
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In a large bowl, mix feta cheese, cream cheese, eggs, parsley, and dill.
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Divide filo dough into two piles of 24 sheets, cut each sheet in half for 48 leaves per pile, and keep them covered.
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In a small bowl, combine melted butter and olive oil; brush 6 (8-inch) round shallow pans with this mixture.
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For each pie, layer two filo sheets in a pan, brush with butter-oil, repeat with two more sheets, and brush again.
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Evenly spread 1/6 of the cheese mixture over the layered filo.
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Top with two filo sheets, brush, repeat with two more sheets, then tuck the edges and brush generously.
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Bake pies for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Unbaked pies can be frozen and baked directly from frozen, increasing bake time by at least 15 minutes.