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Savory pastry made with puff pastry and cheese
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Cheese puff pastry börek (60 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.8 g of carbs, 5.1 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.3 µg of B12 covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Cheese puff pastry börek is a savoury Turkish-style pastry made by wrapping or layering cheese in puff pastry, then baking it until crisp and golden. Börek has a long history across Turkish and neighbouring cuisines; this version uses the airy, flaky pastry familiar in many home kitchens rather than the thinner sheets often used for other börek.
The outside is crisp and layered, while the cheese softens into a savoury filling. Serve it warm for breakfast, as a snack with tea, or alongside a simple salad for lunch. The pastry makes it relatively energy-dense and low in fibre, while the cheese contributes some protein. For a lighter plate, have a smaller piece with fresh vegetables.
Selected: 100 g
330
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
28g
· 10% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
20g
· 26% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 10% · Fat 56%
Vitamins
B12
0.45µg · 19% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
120µg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.5µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Calcium
180mg · 18% DV
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Selenium
7.5µg · 14% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 330 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.7:1).
Cheese puff pastry börek is a baked pastry parcel made with flaky puff pastry and a savoury cheese filling. It is a convenient variation on börek, with a crisp, layered shell rather than the thin yufka sheets used in many traditional versions.
To make cheese puff pastry börek, thaw the pastry until pliable, add cheese filling to the centre, fold it over and seal the edges. Brush the tops with egg if desired, then bake in a preheated oven until puffed and golden.
Feta-style cheese is a popular choice for cheese puff pastry börek because its salty, tangy flavour stands out inside the pastry. For a milder filling, mix it with a melting cheese such as mozzarella, and avoid adding extra salt until you taste the mixture.
Seal cheese puff pastry börek firmly to keep the filling from leaking. Leave a clear border around the filling, avoid overstuffing, and press the edges together with a fork. If the pastry becomes warm and soft while shaping, chill it briefly before baking.
Cheese puff pastry börek uses laminated puff pastry, so it rises into crisp, distinct layers. Traditional Turkish börek is commonly made with yufka, which produces a thinner, less puffy structure. The fillings may be similar, but the pastry gives them different textures.
Yes, cheese puff pastry börek can be cooked in an air fryer. Arrange the pieces in one layer with space around them so hot air can circulate, and cook until puffed and golden. Check early, since air fryer sizes and heating strengths vary.
Yes, you can freeze cheese puff pastry börek before baking. Freeze the shaped parcels separately on a tray first, then transfer them to a sealed container. Bake them from frozen and allow extra time; check that the pastry is browned and the filling is hot.
Reheat cheese puff pastry börek in an oven or air fryer to bring back its flaky texture. A microwave warms it quickly but tends to soften the pastry. Refrigerate leftover börek once cool, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Cheese puff pastry börek goes well with a crisp salad, sliced tomatoes, olives or cucumber. For a Turkish-style breakfast or snack, serve it warm with tea. Fresh, lightly dressed sides complement its rich, flaky pastry without competing with the cheese.
Yes, cheese puff pastry börek can be assembled ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator until baking. Bake it close to serving time for the best flaky texture. If it has been chilled, expect it to need slightly longer in the oven than freshly assembled pastry.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.