Tyropitakia
Experience a taste of Greece with Tyropitakia, delightful bite-sized pastries that marry creamy cheese filling with buttery, flaky phyllo dough. This traditional Greek recipe features a blend of tangy feta and smooth ricotta cheeses, enhanced by a hint of parsley and gentle seasoning, wrapped in delicate phyllo triangles. Perfectly golden and crisp, these pastries make an irresistible appetizer, snack, or party bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple folding techniques, Tyropitakia is approachable for beginner bakers yet elegant enough to impress your guests. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets Phyllo dough sheets
- 200 grams Feta cheese
- 100 grams Ricotta cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, crumble the feta cheese using a fork and mix it with the ricotta cheese until smooth.
Add one egg to the cheese mixture, along with finely chopped parsley (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave and keep it warm.
Place one phyllo dough sheet on a clean work surface. Brush it lightly with melted butter, then layer another sheet on top and repeat the butter brushing. Continue this process so you have three sheets layered.
Cut the layered phyllo sheets into 4 equal strips lengthwise.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture onto the bottom of each strip. Fold one corner of the strip over the filling to form a triangle. Continue folding up the strip (like folding a flag), maintaining the triangular shape.
Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and cheese mixture.
Arrange the tyropitakia on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Lightly brush the tops with beaten egg (from the second egg) for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and crisp.
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.3 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.4 g | 432% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 833 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 5089 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.5 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 70.2 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 1479 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 568 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
