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Baked Mini Cheese Börek — A Soft, Hand-Held Snack for 2-Year-Olds
Made with soft phyllo, low-salt white cheese and finely chopped parsley, these baked mini böreks are a gentle snack your 2-year-old can hold easily in little hands. Since the cheese brings enough of its own salt, no extra salt is added; on warm summer days they make a light meal alongside yogurt and fresh vegetables.
⚠️ Contains allergens: milk, gluten, egg
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Phyllo sheets
- 1 cup Low-salt white cheese (mashed with a fork)
- 1 piece Egg
- 3 tablespoons Milk (whole)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Finely chopped parsley
Directions
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk the egg; add the milk and olive oil and stir into a smooth mixture. You will use this both to bind the filling and to brush over the böreks.
- 3
Mash the white cheese well with a fork; stir in the finely chopped parsley and one tablespoon of the egg mixture. Since the cheese brings its own salt, do not add extra salt.
- 4
Cut the phyllo into wide triangles. Place a teaspoon of the cheese filling on the wide edge of each piece and gently roll from the edge, or fold into a triangle.
- 5
Arrange the böreks spaced apart on the tray and brush the remaining egg mixture over them in a thin layer.
- 6
Bake at 180°C for about 20-25 minutes, until golden on top and fully cooked through.
- 7
Let the böreks cool to lukewarm; cut them into small pieces your 2-year-old can hold easily, and always serve under supervision to help prevent choking.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
White cheese can be a valuable addition to little plates thanks to its quality protein and calcium. The egg enriches the recipe with protein and choline, while olive oil adds healthy fats and parsley brings a fresh note. The phyllo can offer gradual energy in the middle of the day. Baked without added salt, these mini böreks can be a balanced option your 2-year-old can pick up and enjoy on warm summer days.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we like to keep snacks simple, natural and respectful of your child's pace; where possible, choose fresh, low-salt cheese and organic eggs. Let the böreks cool well and serve them in small, age-appropriate pieces under supervision. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; make decisions about your little one's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
165
kcal
8 g
protein
13 g
carbs
9 g
fat
1 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
