Greek No Filo Cheese Pie Tiropitta Horis Filo Recipes

GREEK CHEESE PIE - TIROPITA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350* F.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Brush 2 sheets of phyllo with the melted butter and spread them gently in the pan, one at a time. The phyllo I use is purposely larger than my baking pan, so I can let the phyllo edges hang outside the pan as I will roll them over later. Take another 2 sheets and repeat the same process adding the phyllo so that the edges cover the rest of the pan. Make sure the phyllo edges are buttered as well. That way, they won't get dry by the time you roll them in.
• In a large bowl, mix well the crumbled feta, grated cheeses, Philadelphia, thyme, the eggs, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide the phyllo pack in half and set one half aside, covered with a damp towel, so it does not get dry. Brush one phyllo at a time with butter, crumple it and place in the pan. Repeat the process until all of the sheets of that half of the pack are done.
• Spread the cheeses mix evenly in the pan. Setting two phyllo sheets aside cover with the remaining half of the package in the same process as before. Brush with butter, crumple, and add to the pan.
• Cover pie with the two buttered phyllo sheets. Gently bring all the phyllo edges into the pan, fold them, almost creating a "phyllo border."
• Score gently with a sharp knife.
• Pour the milk evenly all over the pie. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake for 30 min or until cooked through, and the top is golden brown.

TRADITIONAL TIROPITA RECIPE (GREEK CHEESE PIE WITH FETA)

Steps:

• If you choose to prepare this Greek tiropita recipe with commercial phyllo dough, it is important to thaw completely the phyllo dough by putting it in the fridge from the previous day. For the beginners at working with phyllo, check the handling tips before starting.
• Prepare the filling for the tiropita. This traditional tiropita recipe, calls for three different kind of cheese for extra flavour! Use a fork to crumble the feta cheese into a large bowl and add the beaten eggs along with the rest of the grated cheese and heavy cream. Chop some fresh mint and add to the mixture. Season with freshly ground pepper and blend well with a spoon. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
• For this tiropita recipe you will need a large baking tray, approx. 20*30 cm. Using a pastry brush, butter the bottom and sides of the tray. Place one sheet of phyllo at the bottom of the pan and with a cooking brush sprinkle some olive oil or melted butter. Repeat the procedure, adding 4-5 more sheets of phyllo dough. You will use 5-6 phyllo sheets for the bottom of the tiropita.
• Pour in the feta cheese mixture and smooth with a spatula. With a knife trim some of the excessive phyllo, and fold the excess phyllo sheets flaps over the mixture. Top the tiropita with 4-5 more phyllo sheets, making sure to oil or butter each one, before adding the other; roll in the edges. Brush the top with oil or butter, sprinkle with water and sesame seeds. If using commercial phyllo dough to make this tiropita recipe make sure to scar the top with a sharp knife, to help release the steam.
• Bake the tiropita in a preheated oven at 180C for 45-50 minutes, until the phyllo is crisp and golden. Let it cool down for a while before serving. Enjoy!

GREEK NO-FILO CHEESE PIE (TIROPITTA HORIS FILO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• In a large bowl combine butter, lightly beated eggs, baking powder, cheese, pepper, yogurt and flour.
• Stir until thoroughly blended.
• Lightly butter a wide baking pan and transfer mixture to the pan.
• Bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
• Let it cool slightly then cut into small squares.
• Serve hot or cold.

GREEK FETA CHEESE PIE (TIROPITA) WITH PHYLLO

Steps:

• To prepare this Greek Feta cheese pie (Tiropita) with phyllo start by buttering the baking dish and preheating the oven to 180c or 356F. Melt the butter and set it aside. Whisk three eggs and set them aside too.
• To prepare the filling, in a mixing bowl, combine crumbled Feta cheese, greek strained yoghurt, melted butter, sunflower oil, whisked eggs and seasoning. Should you wish to taste the seasoning on the filling, do so prior to adding the whisked eggs. Remember that tanginess of Feta differs between brands, and you may wish to add more salt. Mix the ingredients until combined.
• Lay two phyllo sheets on the bottom on the baking dish side by side making sure the bottom and the sides of the baking dish are covered. Set aside one phyllo sheet for the outermost pie layer. Take a couple of tablespoons worth of filling and spread it evenly all over the phyllo sheet. Repeat the process until you have run out of either filling or phyllo pastry sheets. Lay the last phyllo sheet on the pie tucking in the corners.
• Prepare the egg wash by whisking an egg with one tablespoon of water. Pierce the pie evenly and brush with the egg wash. Lay evenly the diced butter on the top phyllo. Bake the Greek Feta cheese pie (Tiropita) with phyllo at 180C (360F) for 55-60 minutes. Cover with foil at around 35 minutes to achieve a nice golden colour.
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GREEK CHEESE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
• Mix feta cheese and eggs together in a bowl for the filling; set aside.
• Lay out 1 sheet of phyllo on a work surface and brush liberally with olive oil. Top with another sheet and brush with oil. Repeat for a total of 4 sheets, but do not brush the top of the fourth sheet. Transfer the stack of oiled sheets to one of the greased cake pans. Drape over the bottom of the pan, trying not to be too perfect about it; you want some folds and wrinkles in the phyllo.
• Spread 1/2 of the filling over the phyllo in an even layer. Fold the overhanging phyllo over the filling, again letting natural folds and wrinkles occur. Loosely lay 1 sheet of phyllo over the top, brush with oil, and use the oiled brush to pat down the sides all around the circumference of the cake pan.
• Repeat with remaining phyllo, oil, and filling to assemble the second pie.
• Bake the cheese pies in the preheated oven until the tops are a deep golden brown, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TIROPITA - GREEK CHEESE PIE

Steps:

• Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat; blend in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly with wire whisk or wooden spoon. Add salt and nutmeg, stirring occasionally, simmer for 5 minutes, or until white sauce is thick. Cool.
• Mash feta cheese with a fork and combine with the grated cheese, well beaten eggs, parsley and white sauce.
• Butter a 9X13 inch baking pan.
• Line with half the pastry sheets, brushing each sheet with butter, and letting them come up the sides of the pan.
• Pour in the cheese filling and cover with the remaining pastry sheets, brushing each sheet with butter.
• Brush top with remaining butter and, with a sharp knife, score the top sheets into strips about 3 inches wide from one end of the pan to the other. Bake in a moderate oven until golden, about 45 minutes.
• Cut into squares and serve hot.