Tiropita Recipe
Tiropita or Greek cheese pie is a savory pastry made with layers of buttered phyllo and filled with a cheese-egg mixture.
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How to Make Tiropita
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Lightly grease a baking dish.
- 3
In a bowl, mix the feta cheese, ricotta cheese, and eggs together until well combined.
- 4
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Lay a sheet of phylgo dough in the prepared baking dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat this process to layer four more sheets, brushing each with butter.
- 6
Spread the cheese and egg mixture over the phyllo layer.
- 7
Cover the filling with another five sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter.
- 8
Score the top layers of phyllo with a sharp knife to mark out serving sizes.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
- 10
Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- 11
Cut into pieces along the score lines.
