Greek Cheese Triangles - Tiropitakia
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Greek Cheese Triangles - Tiropitakia
Description
Tiropitakia showcases the layering of delicate phyllo dough wrapped around a moist, flavorful cheese and bacon filling. The cheeses—feta for saltiness and tang, Gruyere for nuttiness, and cream cheese for creaminess—create a balanced, rich interior. Small bacon pieces add savory depth and texture contrast.
The dough strips are carefully buttered and folded repeatedly into neat triangles, which crisp up in the oven to a flaky golden crust. Sesame and black sesame seeds on top add a fragrant, toasty note. The egg wash helps achieve a glossy, appealing finish.
These cheese pies can be served warm as appetizers, snacks, or part of a mezze selection. Their handheld size and sturdy shape make them practical for parties or casual meals.
Keeping unused phyllo sheets and assembled triangles covered with a damp towel prevents drying and brittleness while working. Baking until golden ensures a crisp exterior without overcooking the filling.
Ingredients
- 1 lb phyllo sheets organic
- 1 lb feta cheese I like Vikos and Dodoni, Greek
- 12 oz gruyere cheese grated
- 3.5 oz cream cheese About half of the classic package, Philadelphia brand
- 3 egg 2 whole eggs and 1 yolk
- 4 Bacon cut in small pieces, slices
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds optional
For the egg wash
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon water
You also need
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Mix the 2 eggs, the egg yolk, all cheese, and bacon pieces in a bowl.
- Combine the butter with the oil in a small bowl.
- Lay the phyllo roll on a cutting board and cut off a piece, 2.5 inches wide (6 cm)Keep the remaining phyllo under a damp towel to prevent it from drying.
- Unroll the cut strips. Take two and lay one on top of the other, lightly brushing each one with the butter-oil mixture.
- Put one full teaspoon of cheese filling in one corner and fold the other corner over it to form a triangle.Then fold the triangle over and over to itself to the end of the strip.
- Repeat the same process with the rest of the phyllo.Keep the cheese pies under a damp towel to prevent them from drying.
- Brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Arrange the triangles on the baking sheet.Whisk one egg and a teaspoon of water to make the egg wash. Brush cheese triangles with the egg wash and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese pies are golden brown.
Notes
- Keep phyllo sheets and assembled triangles covered with a damp towel to prevent drying while working.
- The nutritional information is an estimate and will vary based on specific products used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 35pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 263IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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