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Eastern European · Austria

Sweet Cherry Burek with Cinnamon

A flaky, buttery Serbian pastry filled with sweet cherry filling, baked to golden perfection with a warm cinnamon spice.

40 minutes8 servings
Sweet Cherry Burek with Cinnamon
Photo: Milica Buha · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Unroll phyllo dough and cut into 4 equal rectangles.
  3. Brush each rectangle with melted butter and layer 3-4 sheets of phyllo per rectangle.
  4. Spread cherry filling over the phyllo layers, leaving a 1-inch border.
  5. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the filling.
  6. Fold the phyllo dough into a rectangle, sealing the edges, and place on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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