Tiropita (Greek Cheese Pies)
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4.7
Tiropita (Greek Cheese Pies)
Description
The filling is prepared by mixing feta, ricotta cheese or small-curd cottage cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese, seasoned lightly with salt, and combined with eggs to bind the mixture and add richness. This savory, tangy blend forms the heart of the pies.
The phyllo dough is layered, with melted butter brushed between sheets to ensure flakiness and crispness when baked. The layered phyllo sheet is cut into strips, each spooned with a tablespoon of the cheese filling at one end. The dough is folded into triangles by repeatedly folding the dough over itself, encasing the filling securely.
The assembled pies are placed seam-side down on a baking sheet and brushed with more melted butter before baking. They bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F until puffed and golden brown, offering a crisp texture that contrasts the creamy cheese interior.
Tiropita provides a convenient handheld snack or appetizer, combining the richness of cheese with the buttery, flaky layers of phyllo. The method requires attention to handle the phyllo carefully to prevent drying out. These cheese pies are traditional in Greek cuisine and can be served warm.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 3 oz ricotta cheese or small curd cottage cheese
- 3 oz Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 egg
- salt (as needed)
For the Pies
- 8 oz (24 sheets) phyllo dough thawed
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cheeses. Taste and add a pinch of salt as necessary.
- Add the eggs and mix well.
To Make The Pies
- Layer 3 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing melted butter in between each layer and brushing butter on top. (Be sure to keep the phyllo that you are not using under a lightly damp tea towel to keep them from drying out.)
- Cut the phyllo stack into strips, roughly 3 inches wide.
- Place 1 Tbsp of filling at one end of each strip of layered dough.
- Starting at the filled end, bring the bottom corner up to the top, creating a triangle that encases the filling. Then, fold the triangle over. Then, fold the triangle down. Continue folding until the end of the dough is reached. Re-butter the end to ensure it sticks firmly.
- Place the triangle on a baking sheet, seam-side down and brush the top with butter.
- Continue with the remaining dough and filling.
- Bake the triangles for 10- 12 minutes, until golden and puffy.
To Freeze For Later
- Place the unbaked triangles on a baking sheet and freeze in a single layer. Once frozen solid, transfer them to an airtight bag or container.
- Bake from frozen at 350F for 15-25 minutes, or until golden.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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