Quick Kalitsounia Feta Cheese Rolls Recipes

ZUCCHINI-FETA ROLLS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and cook zucchini slices in batches until soft and lightly browned on both sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Add more olive oil as needed. Remove zucchini slices from skillet and drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle zucchini slices with feta and roll up. Secure each roll with a tooth pick.
• Set zucchini rolls into a dish that is as deep as the rolls are high, and sprinkle with garlic, Italian herbs, and balsamic vinegar. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.

QUICK KALITSOUNIA (FETA CHEESE ROLLS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease baking sheet or use ungreased silicone baking mat on baking sheet.
• In a small bowl combine the first beaten egg, the feta cheese, and snipped parsley.
• Separate biscuits.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll each biscuit to a 4-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick.
• Place 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each dough circle. Fold two opposite edges of circles to center; fold remaining two opposite edges to center, forming a square packet. Pinch edges together to seal.
• Place rolls seam side up on a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seed.
• Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. Serve hot.

CRETAN TURNOVERS: SKALTSOUNIA

Steps:

• Whip the butter until it is light. Whip in the sugar and egg yolks and blend well. Gradually add in the flour until it is smooth and soft. Add more flour if needed.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a bowl cream together the feta, mascarpone, and eggs. Add the walnuts, orange zest, mint, and butter and blend well. Set aside.
• Roll out dough on a floured board and cut dough into 3-inch rounds. Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture and place it in the center of the circle. Moisten the edges and fold over into a half moon. Seal well. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

CUCUMBER FETA ROLLS

Steps:

• Thinly slice the cucumbers lengthwise.
• Lay the cucumber slices on top of a paper towel lined cutting board while you prepare the filling.
• Add the feta cheese and yogurt to a medium bowl. Mash to combine using a fork.
• Add the sun dried tomatoes or red bell peppers, chopped olives, dill, and lemon juice to the bowl. Stir well to combine.
• Place 1 - 2 teaspoons mixture at one end of a cucumber strip and roll up. Secure with a toothpick.
• Repeat with remaining strips.
• If not serving immediately, chill until ready to serve.

CRETAN KALITSOUNIA (SWEET CHEESE PASTRIES)

Steps:

• Prepare a stiff dough with the flour, olive oil, salt and water.
• Leave to rest, covered, for an hour.
• Crumble cheese.
• Mix well with egg, zest, cinnamon and sugar.
• Separate dough in two.
• Take half of dough and roll out 1/8 inch thick on a lightly-floured surface.
• Using a water glass, cut into small rounds 3 inches in diameter.
• Place 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture on each round of dough, moisten edges with a little water, fold over and seal well, pressing the edges together with a fork.
• Repeat with remaining dough and cheese filling.
• Heat enough olive oil or clarified butter to come up about 3/4 inch of pan.
• Fry pastries until golden brown.
• Drizzle with honey or sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar and serve hot.