👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   💡 Tip: Ensure oven is fully preheated for optimal puff pastry rise.
2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine crumbled feta, softened cream cheese, and ricotta cheese. Mix well until smooth.

   💡 Tip: Ensure cream cheese is truly soft to avoid lumps.
3. 3

   Unfold puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. If using rectangular sheets, you can cut them into squares or rectangles.

   💡 Tip: Handle puff pastry gently to maintain its layers.
4. 4

   Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture onto one half of each pastry piece. Fold the other half over to create a pocket, and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.

   💡 Tip: Don't overfill, or the bourekas may burst.
5. 5

   Place the sealed bourekas on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash.

   💡 Tip: Egg wash gives a golden sheen and helps seeds adhere.
6. 6

   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and/or nigella seeds, if desired.

   💡 Tip: Nigella seeds add a subtle oniony flavor.
7. 7

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bourekas are puffed up and golden brown.

   ⏱️ 25 minutes

   💡 Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even browning.