Whip up a delightful Greek classic with this quick and easy authentic tiropita recipe. No culinary expertise required! In just 20 minutes of preparation and 50-60 minutes of baking, you'll have a scrumptious cheese pie that rivals the popularity of Greek spinach pie.
To create this savory tiropita, gather feta, filo dough sheets, kefalotiri cheese, milk, butter, eggs, parsley, and pepper. Avoid adding extra salt, as the feta and kefalotiri provide ample saltiness. Kefalotiri, a robust and salty white cheese derived from sheep's or goat's milk in Greece, closely resembles Kefalograviera, another sheep or goat milk-based cheese. If you can't find kefalotiri or kefalograviera, Parmesan makes an excellent substitute for this tiropita recipe.
Tiropita Recipe - Ingredients
- 500 g of feta cheese (finely chopped)
- 500 g of filo dough
- 250 g of kefalotiri, grated
- 250 ml of milk
- 250 g of butter, melted
- 5 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon of parsley, finely chopped
- Pepper
Tiropita Recipe - How to Make
- Start this tiropita recipe by mixing the cheese, milk, eggs, parsley, and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Take a baking pan (ideally 33-by-23-centimeter) and coat it with some butter.
- Lay a phyllo sheet on all four sides of the baking pan.
- Each sheet should partially cover the bottom of the dish, with the rest hanging over the edge.
- Brush every piece of phyllo that you lay on the dish with butter.
- Place five sheets in the center, brushing each phyllo dough with butter.
- Spread the cheese mix uniformly over the filo dough.
- Place the remaining filo dough over the filling, brushing each with butter, then fold over the overhanging sheets that you started with.
- Cut any excess phyllo away with a sharp knife and use your pastry brush to tuck the phyllo around the edges of the dish.
- Score the top with a sharp knife, marking the pieces you wish to cut later. Sprinkle with a little water.
- Bake the tiropita on medium heat for 50-60 min, until the phyllo is golden brown.
- Allow the tiropita to cool down a bit before serving.
Crafting a delectable Greek tiropita has never been easier. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can savor the rich flavors of this classic cheese pie. Whether you're a culinary novice or a seasoned chef, this recipe is a delightful addition to your repertoire. Don't forget, that the salty goodness of feta and Kefalotiri cheese is the secret to its mouthwatering taste. Enjoy a taste of Greece right in your kitchen!