This delicious-looking pastry in the photo is very similar to Hungarian túrós rétes or a savory spiral cheese pie made with phyllo dough and a creamy cheese filling. Here’s a recipe for the Hungarian Cheese Spiral Pastry (Túrós Rétes or Savory Rétes) you can make at home:
🇭🇺 Hungarian Cheese Spiral Pastry Recipe
🧀 Ingredients:
1 package phyllo dough (thawed)
500g (about 2 cups) ricotta cheese or Hungarian túró
2 eggs
2 tbsp sour cream (optional, for creaminess)
Salt to taste (about 1/2 tsp)
2–3 tbsp melted butter or sunflower oil (for brushing)
Optional: 1–2 tbsp semolina or a bit of flour (to absorb moisture)
