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Tiropita

My tiropita are delicious, savory, cheesy phyllo triangles that are also known as Greek cheese pies. They make the perfect appetizer, finger food, or snack!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Keyword cheese appetizers, Greek appetizers, Greek cheese pies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 27 pieces
Calories 718kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 1 pound feta cheese crumbled
  • 3/4 pound whole milk ricotta
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 pound phyllo dough
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  • Mash feta (1 pound) with a fork breaking up larger clumps. Blend both kinds of cheese until smooth. Add eggs (3), black pepper (1/4 teaspoon), dill (3 tablespoons), and 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
    how to make tiropita , mix the filling ingredients
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C).
  • Place 2 sheets of phyllo, one on top of the other. Brush with melted butter. Cut into strips. (I split the smaller width of the phyllo into equal thirds. )
    how to make tiropita triangles , cut the phyllo dough
  • Place 2 tablespoons of 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°F (191°C) for 6-8 minutes or freeze on the cookie sheet and cook in an oven preheated to 375°F for 12-15 minutes.
    how to make tiropita rolls , third fold

Notes

  1. Add Dill: These little bundles of cheesy goodness are fabulous with fresh chopped dill in the filling. I add 3 tablespoons.
  2. Add Fresh Mint: These are also wonderful with fresh mint. I add 2 tablespoons minced.
  3. Thawing Dough: Be sure to follow the manufactures instructions for thawing. Generally, this is done in the refrigerator overnight.
  4. Working With Phyllo: Only remove 1-2 sheets of phyllo at a time. Cover the rest of the sheets with a sheet of cling wrap and then a damp towel to prevent it from drying out. It's also important to leave the package sealed until you are ready to use it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the recipe | Calories: 718kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 270mg | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 181mg | Vitamin A: 1664IU | Calcium: 518mg | Iron: 2mg