I was intrigued by this Bosnian Cheese Pie the moment I heard about it. A swirl of flaky dough stuffed with several cheeses and baked to golden perfection? Sign me up! It is traditionally known as Pita Sirnica and popular throughout Europe, with each region having their own twist. Based on the ingredients alone I knew it was going to be a hit, but wow, it was heavenly.

The recipe I’m sharing is tailored for cooks here in the United States, as some of the traditional ingredients are hard to find. Subbing in cottage cheese for a fresh farm cheese gets you pretty close to the right texture and a little feta bumps up the tanginess. I’ve used store-bought phyllo dough to make the process a whole lot easier, while still achieving a beautiful flaky texture.

I baked my pie in a springform pan and ended up loving the results. It was easy to remove and serve up the perfect slice. If you don’t have a springform on hand, then any pie dish or cake pan will do. Give this savory European treat a try and I’m sure you’ll love it. Happy baking!