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Truffle burek served
Creamy, cheesy burek with truffle flavoring

Gourmet Truffle and Mascarpone Phyllo Pie

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses Cakes and Desserts
We crossed the rustic world of burek with the black diamond of gastronomy, the truffle. Fatty cheeses conduct and retain the volatile aromas of truffle excellently, amplifying flavors in the filling. This dish proves that simple street food can be a luxury meal.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 510 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Grater (for cheese)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the mascarpone, grated cheese, egg, and truffle oil.

Tip: Mascarpone's fat content 'captures' the scent molecules (aroma binding).
2 ✓

Brush phyllo sheets with oil, layer them, then fill with the cream. Roll up and form a coil.

Tip: Loose rolling leaves room for the filling so it doesn't burst the dough during thermal expansion.
3 ✓

Brush the top with oil. Bake at 400°F for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

Tip: Let rest before serving so the cheese solidifies and becomes sliceable.

Recipe FAQ

When should I add the truffle oil?
Mix it into the cold cream, and don't overheat before baking so the aromas don't evaporate prematurely.
Can I use other dough?
It works with puff pastry, but for the authentic burek experience, thin phyllo sheets are best.

Ingredients

  • 6 sheets Phyllo Dough
  • 8 oz Mascarpone
  • 1 cup Gouda Cheese (shredded)
  • 2 tbsp Truffle Oil
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil (for brushing)
  • 1 pinch Salt