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Tiropita Greek Cheese Pie with coffee and honey.

Tiropita (Greek Cheese Pies)

by Jay Wadams

Jay Wadams - Cook, Author and Photographer. Owner daysofjay.com
Made from flaky filo pastry, filled with creamy, tangy feta cheese, Tiropita or Greek Cheese Pies are a beloved breakfast treat in Greece and throughout the Mediterranean. Try them drizzled with runny honey. Yum!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Serves 4 Pies

Ingredients

  • 250 g good quality feta cheese
  • 250 g cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • small bunch of parsley dill or mint
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • 8 sheets filo pastry
  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • 50 ml 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tsp sesame seeds

optional:

  • honey for drizzling

Scan the QR Code to view the online recipe with detailed instructions, photos, hints, tips and more at daysofjay.com

Instructions

  • PREPARE: Heat oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas 6. Line an oven tray with baking parchment paper. Melt butter and olive oil together in a small saucepan.
  • MAKE FILLING: Stir together all cheese filling ingredients until well combined. The mixture won’t be perfectly smooth so leave it a little lumpy.
  • BUTTER FILO: Lay 1 piece of filo on the worktop, brush all over with butter and olive oil mixture, place another piece on top and repeat.
  • ROLL PASTRY: Along one long side make a long row of cheese filling. Roll up to form a long tube, then roll into a spiral. Place on the prepared baking tray, pat with wet hands, and sprinkle over sesame seeds. Repeat 3 more times with the remaining pastry.
  • BAKE: Drizzle over the remaining butter and olive oil mixture, then bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and flaky. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
  • OPTIONAL: For an extra treat, drizzle over a little honey before serving.

Notes

  • It is possible to make one large Tiropita, follow the directions in my recipe for Spiral Börek.
  • If you fancy making your own dough, use the method in my Börek or strudel recipe. It won't be as light and flaky as commercially made dough, but equally delicious!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pie | Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1118mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1924IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 408mg | Iron: 3mg