Tiropita (Greek Cheese Pie)

Two slices of Greek cheese pie tiropita on a plate.

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Tiropita is a savory Greek pie featuring layers of buttery, crispy phyllo pastry filled with a creamy blend of feta and other Greek cheeses.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Greek

Servings:

Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

1 lb Feta cheese
7 oz Cream cheese (1 block)
¼ lb Parmesan cheese or Greek Hard Cheese grated
3 large Eggs
½ cup Butter melted
½ cup Greek yogurt
20 sheets Phyllo dough

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Instructions

Crumble the feta with a for or your hands, then mix it with cream cheese, grated parmesan, eggs and Greek yogurt until creamy and combined.
Preheat the oven to 350℉ and Brush a 9x13-inch baking pan with melted butter.
Layer 2 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brush with butter, and repeat with 4 more sheets, buttering every second sheet.
Take a phyllo sheet and place half of it in the pan, let the rest hang from the side. do the same with 5 more sheets, allowing half of each sheet to hang outside the pan (you'll fold these over later).
Spread the cheese filling evenly over the phyllo and gently fold the hanging phyllo sheets over the filling.
Finish by topping with 8 additional phyllo sheets, brushing every 2 sheets with melted butter.
Brush the top layer with melted butter or olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Bake at 350°F for approximately 1 hour, until golden brown.
Let the tiropita cool and set for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Notes

Handling Phyllo: Thaw frozen phyllo dough at room temperature according to package instructions (usually around 3 hours). Keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.

Butter Application: Brush melted butter generously but gently; it ensures crispiness and golden color.

Avoid Pre-slicing: Don't cut the pie before baking as the filling might leak out. Let the pie set first.

Filling Consistency: Don’t worry if the filling seems thin when spreading—it will puff up and become thick and fluffy as it bakes.

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