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Tasty Tiropita

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Tiropita is a traditional Greek cheese pie with flaky phyllo pastry, filled with a creamy mixture of cheeses and eggs. It can be baked as a large pie or folded into individual triangles called tiropitakia. This dish is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or party appetizers.

Ingredients

  1. Phyllo (filo) pastry sheets
  2. Feta cheese, crumbled
  3. Ricotta or Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
  4. Hard cheese like kefalotyri, parmesan, or gouda
  5. Eggs
  6. Melted butter (or a mix of butter and olive oil)
  7. Ground black pepper (and salt to taste)
  8. Optional: Chopped herbs such as dill, parsley, or mint
  9. Optional: Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

Prepare the phyllo: Thaw phyllo according to package instructions and keep covered with a damp towel while working.

  1. Mix the filling: Combine crumbled feta with other cheeses, eggs, herbs, and season with pepper. Taste before adding salt.
  2. Assemble:
    • For a pie: Layer phyllo sheets in a buttered pan, brushing each with butter. Add filling in the center layers. Cover with more buttered phyllo.
    • For triangles: Stack 2–3 phyllo sheets, cut into strips, place a spoonful of filling at one end, and fold into triangles.
  3. Bake:
    • Pie: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45–60 minutes until golden brown.
    • Triangles: Bake at 190–200°C (375–400°F) for 15–25 minutes until crisp.
  4. Cool and serve: Let rest slightly before slicing or serving.

Notes

  1. For a lighter texture, swap ricotta with cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
  2. Combine feta with gouda, parmesan, or kefalograviera for depth.
  3. Fresh herbs like dill or mint can add extra freshness to the filling.
  4. Drizzle baked pieces with honey and chili flakes for a sweet-savory twist.
  5. For a quicker version, you can use puff pastry instead of phyllo.

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