Puff pastry cheese pies
12 servings
20 minutes
Cheese pies made from puff pastry are a refined dish of Georgian cuisine, embodying the harmony of tender dough and salty suluguni cheese. The recipe's origins trace back to traditional Georgian cheese pastries, where the star is the famous suluguni cheese – elastic, stretchy, with a rich dairy flavor. The puff pastry combined with this cheese creates a crispy, airy texture that unfolds with each bite. These pies are perfect for a cozy family breakfast or a festive feast. They are served hot, with a crispy golden crust and juicy filling, complemented by fresh herbs or a light sauce.
1
Take the puff pastry package out of the freezer, open it, and thaw the pieces.
- Unyeasted puff pastry: 1 piece
2
Grate suluguni cheese, add 1 egg, and mix with a fork.
- Suluguni cheese: 800 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Roll out the thawed dough (roll only up and down, otherwise it will fall apart).
4
Cut the rolled piece into 6 parts with a knife.
5
Place the filling on one side of the piece, close the other side by pressing with your fingers.
- Suluguni cheese: 800 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
6
Break an egg into a separate bowl and beat it with a fork. Brush each pie on top.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
7
Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
