Feta Cheese Crescents

Sambousik bi Jibni (sam-boo-sick bee jib-nee)

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Preparation info
  • About

    2 dozen

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Classic Lebanese Cuisine: 170 Fresh And Healthy Mediterranean Favorites

By Kamal Al-Faqih

Published 2009

  • About

This pastry is simple to prepare and easy to handle. The crispy outer layers taste as though you are biting into a pillow filled with warm cheese. They are perfect for tray-passed hors d’oeuvres, on a cocktail buffet, or as a mid-afternoon snack. You can also use this filling when preparing the Greek layered pastry called tyropita.

Ingredients

Specialty Ingredients

  • Bulgarian feta cheese (other brands will do).

Method

Prepare Ahead

The uncooked crescents can be frozen for several weeks. Freeze uncovered on a plastic-lined baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container. Fry as directed without thawing.