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5 from 3 votes

Cheese Pastries

Romanian Cheese Pastries made with farmer's cheese or cow's cheese and puff pastry, a fantastic savoury snack or appetizer for absolutely any occasion. They are a big hit with kids and grown-ups alike, and are quick and easy to make, and so delicious too.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Romanian
Servings: 6 pastries
Calories: 346kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ready-rolled puff pastry
  • 1 block cow's cheese (farmer's cheese) (250 g/8 oz)
  • 2 eggs
  • teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Add the cheese to a bowl, and use a fork to crumble it.
  • Add one egg, season with ground black pepper, and mix to get a paste.
  • Cut the puff pastry into 6 rectangles.
  • Add one tablespoon of the cheese mixture to the middle of each tringle, and fold it in half to make it into a tringle.
  • Use a fork to seal the edges.
  • Beat the other egg, and brush each triangle well.
  • Prick the pastries in a few places to allow the steam to escape during baking.
  • Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 25 minutes or until golden.

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Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 2mg