A decadent, ultra-cheesy pie with crispy layers and a creamy center, ready with minimal effort.
Plăcintă Creată – Rustic Cheese Pie
Cheese Mixture:
For assembly:
For greasing:
Instructions
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Prepare the cheese filling:
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- In a large bowl, mix the crushed sweet cheese, grated salted cheese, eggs, Greek yogurt, cold milk, baking powder, and oil (or melted butter). Stir until well combined.
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Assemble the pie:
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- Grease a 25x35 cm baking tray.
- Lay 2 sheets of phyllo pastry at the base of the tray and brush them with some of the cheese mixture. (If using larger sheets, use only 1 per layer.)
- One by one, soak the remaining 15 sheets in the cheese mixture and arrange them loosely in the tray, creating a ruffled look.
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Finish the top:
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- Place 1–2 sheets of phyllo pastry over the top to cover.
- Score the top gently with a knife to mark serving portions.
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Prepare the glaze:
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- Beat together 2 eggs, 60 ml oil, and 50 ml milk. Brush this mixture over the top layer for a golden finish.
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Bake:
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- Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Bake for about 40–50 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
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Serve:
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- Let cool slightly before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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