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Savory Cheese Pie (Placinta cu Branza)
Experience the comforting flavors of Romania with this Savory Cheese Pie! With its golden, flaky crust and delightful cheese blend, it offers a bite of simplicity, versatility, and heartwarming tradition.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 450 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
Romanian
Ingredients
- 2 cups feta cheese
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- fresh dill chopped, optional
- 4 heets puff pastry
Toppings
- 1 large egg beaten for egg wash
- sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a bowl, grate the feta cheese, and combine it with ricotta and egg, mixing well. If desired, mix in some fresh, chopped dill for an added layer of flavor.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out each sheet of puff pastry. At one end of each sheet, evenly spread a quarter of the cheese mixture, and then carefully roll it up, tucking in the ends to encase the filling. Repeat with remaining pastry sheets and cheese mixture.
- Arrange the rolled pastries on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each pastry with a light coat of egg wash and, if desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds. Pierce the pastries with a fork to create vents or cut with scissors, allowing steam to escape and ensuring a crisp crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately one hour or until they are deep golden brown in color.
- Allow the pies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve, and savor the rich and flavorful goodness of this traditional Romanian dish.
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Notes
- Dill Addition: Incorporating fresh dill is optional but highly recommended for an extra layer of flavor.
- Sesame Seeds Topping: The addition of sesame seeds is optional but can add a pleasant texture and appearance to the finished pie.
- Substitution: If feta is too strong for your taste, you can substitute it with another softer, milder cheese like ricotta or even goat cheese.
- Sweet Variation: For a sweet version of this pie, omit feta and dill, and mix ricotta with sugar, egg, and raisins instead.
- Parchment Paper Use: Lining your baking sheet with parchment paper is recommended for easy cleanup.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2serving
Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
401mg
(17%)
Potassium
90mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
251IU
(5%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2serving | |
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 251IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.