Tiropita (Greek Cheese Pie)
I love the Tiropita. The cheese and phyllo balance so well. I'm sure you'll love them, too! καλή όρεξη (kali orexi – enjoy your meal!)
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen phyllo dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 eggs
- 1.5 cups feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or kefalograviera
- 1 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- Dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Take out phyllo so it can thaw at room temperature
- Lay phyllo flat on counter (or wax paper) and cut to size of baking dish
- Cover phyllo with damp paper towel (if not, they will dry out and crack!).
- In a large bowl, add eggs, cheese, cinnamon, olive oil, and mix well.
- Melt butter.
- Brush phyllo sheet with butter and place in greased baking dish, repeat 7 times
- Add cheese mixture
- Add 7 more layers of phyllo (like above)
- Set oven to 400F and bake for 15-20 min (until golden brown)
- Serve!