Gibanica (Serbian Cheese Pie)

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.

   Aproximativ 5 min.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese and cottage cheese. Mix well with a fork.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

   Nota bucătarului: Ensure the cheeses are thoroughly combined for an even distribution of flavor.

3. 3

   In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, vegetable oil, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

   Aproximativ 3 min.

   Nota bucătarului: The baking powder helps the phyllo dough puff up and become extra flaky.

4. 4

   Lay two sheets of phyllo dough in the prepared baking dish, allowing the ends to hang over the sides. Brush lightly with melted butter.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

   Nota bucătarului: Keep the remaining phyllo dough covered with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.

5. 5

   Take two more sheets of phyllo dough, crumple them loosely into an accordion shape, and place them on top of the buttered sheets in the dish. Drizzle some of the egg and milk mixture over the crumpled phyllo.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

6. 6

   Evenly sprinkle about one-fifth of the cheese mixture over the wet phyllo.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

7. 7

   Repeat step 5 and 6 three more times, creating layers of crumpled phyllo, egg mixture, and cheese.

   Aproximativ 8 min.

8. 8

   For the final filling layer, crumple the last two sheets of phyllo, place them in the dish, and drizzle with the remaining egg and milk mixture. Sprinkle with the last of the cheese.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

9. 9

   Fold the overhanging phyllo dough from the bottom layers over the top of the pie to seal it. Brush the top generously with melted butter.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

   Nota bucătarului: This helps create a crisp, golden crust.

10. 10

    Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the Gibanica is cooked through and puffed up.

    Aproximativ 45 min.

    Nota bucătarului: If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely cover it with foil.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.

    Aproximativ 4 min.

    Nota bucătarului: Gibanica is delicious warm, but also good at room temperature.