Tiropitakia is the name of the Greek feta triangles. This mouthwatering and elegant appetizer is popular for its golden, crusty filo dough. Feta triangles are one of my favorite appetizers. This homemade, authentic recipe will become your favorite as well.
The pronunciation of tiropitakia is: tee-roh-pee-TAH-kee-ah. Here's a breakdown of the syllables: tee: like the letter "T", roh: rhymes with "toe", pee: rhymes with "see", TAH: emphasis on the "TAH" syllable, like "tah-dah", kee: like the letter "K". o all together: tee-roh-pee-TAH-kee-ah.
To make tiropitakia you need the following ingredients: feta cheese, anthotyro cheese, eggs, pepper, phyllo dough, and butter. Anthotyro is a traditional Greek fresh cheese. It is actually a soft cheese rich in proteins. Its mild taste combines with feta cheese. If you cannot find this cheese, you can replace this ingredient with cottage cheese.
Tiropitakia are then baked in the oven until they are crispy and golden brown. They are often served as an appetizer or snacks and can be eaten hot or cold. Greek feta triangles are a popular dish in Greek cuisine and are often served at special occasions such as weddings, baptisms, and other celebrations. They are also commonly found in Greek bakeries and cafes.
Tiropitakia Recipe - Ingredients
- 350 g feta cheese, crumbled.
- 150 g anthotyro
- 3 eggs
- Pepper
- 500 g phyllo dough
- 2/3 of teacup butter, melted.
Tiropitakia Recipe - How to Make
- Start this authentic Greek tiropitakia recipe by mixing cheeses well in a large bowl.
- Then add the eggs, and pepper and mix again.
- Cut filo sheets into long strips, 3 inches wide, and butter each strip.
- Fold the corner over a teaspoon of filling to make a triangle.
- Continue folding in a triangular shape until the entire strip is folded.
- Preheat the oven to 170 ℃.
- Place on a buttered baking pan (or cover the pan with non-stick baking paper) and brush them with butter.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Allow cooling a bit before serving.