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Merdenele (Romanian Cheese Pastries)

Name: Merdenele (Romanian Cheese Pastries)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g puff pastry; 250 g salty cheese (telemea, caș, feta); 1 egg; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp yogurt or sour cream (optional); 1 egg for brushing

Merdenele are traditional Romanian pastries made from puff pastry filled with salty cheese, baked until golden and crispy.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min

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Cook

25 min

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Total

45 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Mixture

For finishing

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein🥦Clean eating

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Yield

12-16 pastries (approx. 700 g)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 2-3 days refrigerated in a closed container. Reheat in the oven for a crispy crust.

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Freezer

Freeze perfectly unbaked on a tray. Bake directly from frozen, with 5 extra minutes.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 80 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

0 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂yogurt or kefir

🥂black tea or coffee

🥂simple green salad

🥂light pickles

💡Variations

with dill and green onion in the filling for fresh aroma

with caraway or sesame seeds sprinkled on top for aromatic crust

with feta cheese and spinach for a Greek variation