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Traditional Tiropita – Greek Cheese Pie

4.92 from 47 votes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 10 pieces

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 500 gr feta cheese
  • 250 gr fresh anthotiro or ricotta
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped mint 
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped dill 
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 
  • 12 phyllo sheets 
  • white sesame seeds

Instructions
 

How to Make Traditional Tiropita, Greek Cheese Pie:

  • Preheat the oven at 350 F (180 C).
  • Grease a 9X13 inch (25X35 cm) casserole or pan with olive oil.
  • In a large bowl smash the feta and anthotiro (or ricota) with a fork.
  • Add the mint, dill and pepper and mix.
  • In a small bowl beat the eggs and add them to the cheese mixture along with one tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well.
  • Prepare your working area so that you have space to spread the phyllo.
  • Remove your first phyllo sheet carefully and spread it on the bottom of the pan. If it is too big you can scrunch it to fit. Brush with olive oil.
  • Place the second phyllo on top of the first phyllo and brush with olive oil and continue until you have spread 6 sheets of phyllo.
  • Spread the cheese mixture over the phyllo making sure it is spread evenly.
  • Cover with 5-6 more phyllo sheets repeating the same process (i.e. brushing with olive oil). Make sure that you do not scrunch the final 2-3 phyllo sheets.
  • Brush the top layer with olive oil and score. Cut only through the phyllo (not all the way down).
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds, splash a bit of water on top with your fingers and place in the oven.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes. Lift side slightly to make sure the bottom is baked. Place on the bottom of the oven for another 5 minutes.
  • Let it cool for 15 minutes and cut in pieces.
  • It's delicious when served warm, but you can also eat it at room temperature.

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