Dairy-Free Burek sa Sirom (Cheese Burek)

Delight your taste buds with this Dairy-Free Burek sa Sirom (Cheese Burek), a plant-based twist on a beloved Balkan classic. Featuring golden, flaky layers of phyllo dough, this recipe is filled with a creamy mixture of silken tofu, dairy-free feta cheese, and a hint of nutritional yeast for a subtle, cheesy flavor. Fresh parsley and a splash of zesty lemon juice elevate the filling, while olive oil ensures a perfectly crisp texture. Easy to prepare and generously portioned, this savory pastry is perfect for vegan snacks, party appetizers, or as a satisfying main dish. Baked to perfection in just 45 minutes, it’s a dairy-free delight that doesn’t compromise on flavor or texture!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 sheets phyllo dough
• 120 milliliters olive oil
• 200 grams dairy-free feta cheese
• 250 grams silken tofu
• 30 grams nutritional yeast
• 15 milliliters lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 30 grams fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a large baking dish with some olive oil.

Step 2

In a large bowl, crumble the dairy-free feta cheese.

Step 3

Add the silken tofu to the bowl and mix it with the dairy-free feta cheese, using a fork to mash the tofu until the mixture is smooth.

Step 4

Stir in the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and finely chopped fresh parsley. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 5

Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean work surface. Keep the remaining sheets covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.

Step 6

Brush the phyllo sheet lightly with olive oil using a pastry brush.

Step 7

Place another phyllo sheet on top and brush it with olive oil. Repeat this process until you have a stack of four sheets layered and brushed with olive oil.

Step 8

Spread a portion of the cheese mixture along one edge of the phyllo stack, keeping a small border.

Step 9

Roll the phyllo tightly over the cheese filling to form a log. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Step 10

Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and cheese mixture to make additional logs.

Step 11

Arrange all the logs in the baking dish and brush the tops with more olive oil.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the phyllo is golden and crisp.

Step 13

Allow the burek to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy this crispy and creamy dairy-free treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(965.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2745.8

Total Fat 178.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6923.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 1.9g
Protein 69.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1057.4mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 1477.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.0%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 29.7%