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Tiropita (Greek Cheese Pie)


  • Author: A Hedgehog in the Kitchen
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: For 2

Description

Tiropita is the perfect Greek recipe to enjoy as an appetizer or for lunch or dinner. This International recipe is easy to make and absolutely delicious!


Ingredients

Scale

1/2 lbs of feta cheese
1/2 cup of grated emmental (or Swiss) cheese
2 eggs
4 leaves of mint (minced) 
1/4 tsp of black pepper ground
5 phyllo pastry (10in*15in)
4 tbsp of olive oil


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Smash the feta cheese with a fork.
Add the emmental, eggs, mint and black pepper and mix to incorporate.
Brush olive oil on half of the phyllo pastry and fold in half.
Repeat to form a rectangle (a slight rectangle, almost a square) of phyllo. 
Brush olive oil and place face down on a parchment paper.
Repeat with a second sheet of phyllo pastry.
Place the second phyllo sheet on top of the first one.
Place in a stainless steel mold 5 inch (12cm) square bottomless.
Fill with the feta mix.
Brush olive oil over each phyllo sheet. 
Stack the phyllo sheets, one by one, over the feta mix.
Be careful to fold each sheet under the phyllo base.
Bake for 40 minutes.
Remove from the oven. 
Leave to cool for 5 minutes.
Cut into 4 squares and serve.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: Greek

Keywords: tiropita, Greek cheese pie, traditional tiropita recipe

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