Halal Recipe: Crispy Cheese Börek (Halal, Phyllo-Based)

Today Halal Recipe Cheese Börek with phyllo dough it is! It’s crispy, melty, comforting, and very budget-friendly. Let’s go!

Recipe: Crispy Cheese Börek (Halal, Phyllo-Based)

Servings: 2–3 portions | Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

-6–8 sheets phyllo dough (store-bought) 

-150g feta cheese or any crumbly cheese 

-1 egg 

-1 tbsp yogurt (optional for creamy texture) 

-1 tbsp butter or oil 

Pinch of black pepper or dried herbs (oregano, parsley) – optional

Instructions:

1. Prepare the filling:

In a bowl, crumble cheese. Mix in 1 beaten egg and yogurt (if using). Add herbs or pepper if you like.

2. Layer the pastry:

Lay 1 sheet of phyllo on a clean surface. Lightly brush with melted butter or oil. Layer another sheet on top. Repeat until 3–4 layers thick.

3. Add the filling:

Spoon cheese mixture along the edge. Roll up gently into a log or coil (you can also fold like a triangle).

4. Bake:

Preheat oven to 180°C. Brush the top with more butter or egg wash. Bake for 20–25 mins until golden and crisp.

Why it works:

Light and crispy outside, rich and cheesy inside

Flexible — use any cheese you have

Great for suhoor, tea time, lunchboxes, or freezing for later. 

Sometimes, the simplest ingredients bring the most joy. Börek reminds us that warmth, comfort, and barakah can be folded into even the crispiest layers. May every bite of this humble dish soften our hearts, fill us with gratitude, and bring people together at one table, one bite at a time.

Golden, crispy, and filled with love — this Cheese Börek is more than just a recipe. It’s a reminder that halal, hearty food can be joyful, easy, and beautiful. From your oven to your heart, may it nourish more than just hunger.

One du’a, one bite, one soul at a time.

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“Folded with love, baked with barakah.”