A rich, crumpled phyllo pie layered with eggs, feta cheese, and kajmak, baked until golden and flaky with a custardy, tangy interior.
Ingredients
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500g phyllo dough sheets
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500g feta cheese, crumbled
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250g kajmak or cream cheese
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4 eggs
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200ml sparkling mineral water
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100ml sunflower oil
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a deep baking pan with oil.
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2
Whisk eggs with crumbled feta, kajmak, sparkling water, and salt until combined.
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3
Take each phyllo sheet, crumple it loosely, dip into the egg-cheese mixture, and place in the pan.
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4
Repeat until all phyllo and filling are used, creating an uneven, rustic surface.
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5
Drizzle remaining oil over the top.
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6
Bake 40-45 minutes until deeply golden and puffed. Rest 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Did You Know?
Every Serbian grandmother claims her gibanica is the best, and no two recipes are ever exactly the same — it is the ultimate comfort food debate.