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GIBANICA (CHEESE PIE)

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Serves: 6 people

Gibanica is a traditional Balkan cheese pie made with layers of dough and a rich cheese filling. Soft inside with a golden crust, it is commonly served for breakfast or as a snack.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 450, Protein: 18 grams, Fat: 28 grams, Carbohydrates: 30 grams, Fiber: 2 grams, Sugar: 3 grams

Instructions

In a bowl, mix cheese, eggs, yogurt, and oil until combined. Grease a baking tray and layer sheets of phyllo dough, adding filling between layers. Finish with dough on top and brush with oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius until golden. Let it cool slightly before cutting.

Ingredients

  • 500 grams phyllo dough
  • 400 grams white cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 200 milliliters yogurt
  • 100 milliliters oil