Cheese Puff Pastries

These cheese puff pastries, known as pogačice sa sirom, are a traditional Balkan baked snack that are soft, flaky, and full of rich buttery flavor. They are made with a simple yeast dough, layered with butter and filled with fresh cheese, then baked until golden and crisp.

What makes them special is the light, flaky texture created by folding and layering the dough with butter. The result is a pastry that is crispy on the outside and soft inside, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or serving with yogurt or tea.

They are quick to prepare and always disappear fast when served warm.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Cuisine: Balkan Kitchen

Courses: Appetizer

Servings: 8

Estimated Cost: 1

Calories: 260

Description

Traditional Balkan cheese puff pastries made with yeast dough, layered butter, and fresh cheese. Crispy, flaky, and soft inside—perfect quick homemade snack.

Ingredients

500 g flour
100 ml milk
100 ml water
50 ml oil
1 packet dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt

Filling

200 g butter or margarine
250 g fresh cheese
Sesame seeds (optional)
Egg white for brushing

Instructions

1
Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, milk, water, and oil into a soft dough.
2
Roll out immediately without resting.
3
Spread butter over half of the dough, fold, then repeat once more for layering.
4
Roll out again into a thin sheet.
5
Add fresh cheese over one half and fold.
6
Cut into shapes or squares.
7
Brush with egg white and sprinkle sesame seeds.
8
Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes until golden and puffed.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 260kcal

Note

Do not over-knead the dough to keep pastries flaky.
Butter layering is key for texture.
Serve warm for best taste.
You can add feta or cottage cheese instead of fresh cheese.