Our Tyropia are yummy little flaky pastries with an ooey-gooey, cheesy filling loaded with dill! These are easy to make and great to make ahead and freeze!
Have you ever had these incredible little Greek treasures before? Believe it or not, I never had them before my darling friend, Kali came to stay with me a few months ago. I have had Spanikopita before, but never these little cheesy wonders. Thank heavens Kali came to stay! Tyropitas are little pies filled with two kinds of cheese and lots of fresh dills all wrapped up in delicious flaky phyllo dough. These are perfect to serve as appetizers or as a part of a Greek dinner. They are easily made ahead of time and frozen then quickly baked straight from the freezer whenever you want them. Perfect for the holidays!
Tyropita
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Feta Cheese Crumbled
- 3/4 Pound Whole Milk Ricotta
- 3 Eggs Large, Lightly Beaten
- Black Pepper To Taste
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Dill Chopped
- 1/2 Pound Phyllo Dough
- 2 Sticks Unsalted Butter Melted
Instructions
- Mash feta with a fork breaking up larger clumps. Blend both kinds of cheese until smooth. Add eggs, black pepper, dill and 1 tablespoon melted butter.
- Place 2 sheets of phyllo, one on top of other. Brush with melted butter. Cut into strips. ( I split the smaller width of the phyllo into equal thirds. )
- Place 1 tablespoon filling at bottom of each strip. Fold flag fashion from bottom to top. Place seam side down on a buttered cookie sheet. Butter tops. Bake at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes or freeze on cookie sheet and cook in an oven preheated to 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
claire says
June 8, 2011 at 4:22 amholy greek! these look amazing… so excited to have your blog on my radar! you have some unreal recipes and i cant wait to try a few!
kdosreis says
February 15, 2011 at 9:56 pmI LOVE Tyropita, but have never atempted to make it myself seeing as I'm not a Greek grandmother. Found your bolg and this post has me believing I can give it a try. Thanks!
Abbey says
November 23, 2010 at 9:00 pmAhh… a woman after my own heart. I love Greek food, as I think I was, in fact, a Greek woman in my past life 🙂 My all time favorite Greek food item is spanikopita, but these are right behind! Thanks!
Raina says
November 23, 2010 at 1:34 amI have never heard of these before, but they sure look delicious. Definitely something I would love to try:)
Reeni says
November 23, 2010 at 12:09 amThese look like they would just melt in your mouth! Delicious!
Barbara Bakes says
November 22, 2010 at 4:40 pmI buy these scrumptious treasures at the Greek Festival every year, but have never made them at your. Your look fabulous!
Perol y Mortero says
November 22, 2010 at 10:42 amHola, acabo de descubrir tu blog y me ha encantado.
Esta receta es deliciosa, te resultó perfecta.
Saludos
appropriated.muffin says
November 22, 2010 at 8:16 amthis looks divine! i probably lack the skills in handling filo, so i might just have to be on the lookout for some at a greek deli/store… or heaven forbid, the frozen section!
SashaInTheKitchen says
November 22, 2010 at 2:23 amThis looks great – we will have to try this recipe – my husband is greek and spanikopita is one of his favorites
Monet says
November 21, 2010 at 10:55 pmRicotta, feta and pastry…you have me sold! These look and sound delicious, and I love that you can made them ahead of time. I've never tried them, but that will be changing soon! Thank you for sharing, love!
MaryBeth says
November 21, 2010 at 9:06 pmYumm-O..they look so buttery, cheesy and flaky.I would love to try this dish for sure.
Kim says
November 21, 2010 at 4:44 pmI've never heard of these before, but I want them! I love the combo here with the dill and feta. Pass the tray, please!
Rosabela says
November 21, 2010 at 5:12 amThese sound delightful!
Biren says
November 21, 2010 at 3:53 amSounds really yummy! Will be a great appetizer for Thanksgiving.
Judy says
November 21, 2010 at 3:07 amThese look delicious, and no, I've never heard of them.
teresa says
November 20, 2010 at 10:19 pmmmmm, this looks so good. greek food is something i just don't get enough of!
Peggy says
November 20, 2010 at 9:13 pmDefinitely have never heard of these before, but will be trying them out soon! They sound delicious!
Chris says
November 20, 2010 at 8:07 pmWow, I have had the spanikopita but never these jewels. I will DEFINITELY be trying this. Bookmarked!
Monica says
November 20, 2010 at 5:49 pmI've never heard of these but they sound great! Thanks for commenting on my blog 🙂 Yours looks very nice!
Lyndsey says
November 20, 2010 at 1:39 pmI would like some too please! Somes so good and cheesy!
Barbara says
November 20, 2010 at 1:38 pmSpanikopita yes. Tyropita no. These look fabulous! Great with a salad…or just as a snack watching football! Thanks, Kathleen!
SprinkleBakes says
November 20, 2010 at 12:52 pmWow! Those look incredible! This reminds me of something I had a the Greek festival last month.
Coleen's Recipes says
November 20, 2010 at 9:17 amYou had my attention at “straight from the freezer” hahaha…these look fantastic.
Cherine says
November 20, 2010 at 6:36 amFabulous little crunchy cheesy treats!
foodies at home says
November 20, 2010 at 6:26 amI could definitely sink my teeth into one of these babies! Or two or three! LOL
~RED~ says
November 20, 2010 at 1:41 amAwesome!! Flaky cheesy goodness!
Tasha says
November 20, 2010 at 1:25 amI'e been wanting to try these. I LOVE feta and they look so yummy!
Kris says
November 20, 2010 at 12:33 amI have not had them, but I want some!!