Cretan Kalitsounia (Sweet Cheese Pastries) Recipe

Name: Cretan Kalitsounia (Sweet Cheese Pastries)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups flour; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup water; 1 lb manouri cheese (ricotta will do in a pinch) or 1 lb fresh mizithra cheese (ricotta will do in a pinch); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons sugar; olive oil (for frying) or clarified butter (for frying); Garnish; greek thyme honey or cinnamon sugar

Servings: persons

4 cups flour
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1 lb manouri cheese (ricotta will do in a pinch) or 1 lb fresh mizithra cheese (ricotta will do in a pinch)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons sugar
olive oil (for frying) or clarified butter (for frying)
Garnish
greek thyme honey or cinnamon sugar

1
Prepare a stiff dough with the flour, olive oil, salt and water.
2
Leave to rest, covered, for an hour.
3
Crumble cheese.
4
Mix well with egg, zest, cinnamon and sugar.
5
Separate dough in two.
6
Take half of dough and roll out 1/8 inch thick on a lightly-floured surface.
7
Using a water glass, cut into small rounds 3 inches in diameter.
8
Place 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture on each round of dough, moisten edges with a little water, fold over and seal well, pressing the edges together with a fork.
9
Repeat with remaining dough and cheese filling.
10
Heat enough olive oil or clarified butter to come up about 3/4 inch of pan.
11
Fry pastries until golden brown.
12
Drizzle with honey or sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar and serve hot.

1092

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups flour, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Cretan Kalitsounia (Sweet Cheese Pastries) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cretan Kalitsounia (Sweet Cheese Pastries)

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