Tiropitakia, or little cheese pies, are a beloved Greek appetizer or snack. They are made with a simple dough that is filled with a savory mixture of cheeses, herbs, and spices. Tiropitakia can be baked or fried, and they are always a hit with a crowd. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer to serve at your next party or a tasty snack to enjoy on the go, tiropitakia are the perfect choice. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these delicious treats at home in no time. Let's dive into the world of tiropitakia and discover the best recipe for this classic Greek dish.
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GREEK FETA CHEESE TRIANGLES RECIPE (TIROPITAKIA)
A delicious traditional Greek Tiropitakia recipe, the perfect little treat for any time of the day! For this Greek feta cheese triangles recipe the feta cheese is crumbled and mixed with two different kind of cheese and then wrapped with phyllo pastry, forming a triangle, brushed with melted butter or olive oil and baked until golden and crispy, to perfection.. Simply delicious!
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Appetizer
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the beginners at working with phyllo, check the handling tips before starting.
- To prepare the tiropitakia, start by preparing the filling. Crush the feta cheese into a large bowl and add the grated cheese, the egg, a splash of milk, the yoghurt and season with freshly ground pepper. Mix well with a spoon to combine the ingredients. (At this point you can add some chopped fresh herbs if you like; some fresh dill or mint will surely lift the flavour).
- Preheat the oven at 180C and start preparing the tiropitakia.
- Spread one sheet of the phyllo dough on the kitchen counter and with a cooking brush drizzle with some melted butter or olive oil. Spread one more sheet on top and drizzle with some more butter.
- Cut the sheets into three or four lanes (depending on if you like the tiropitakia to be small or larger). At the end of each lane add one tablespoon of the filling. Fold one corner to form a triangle and continue folding the triangle upon itself, until the entire piece of phyllo is used. Continue with the rest phyllo sheets and filling.
- Oil the bottom of a large baking tray, place the tiropitakia and brush them with some melted butter on top. Bake in preheated oven at 180C for 25-30 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Serve this delicious Greek feta cheese triangles as a great starter with some Greek salad aside.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 93kcal, Sugar 0.6g, Sodium 226.4mg, Fat 5.7g, SaturatedFat 3g, UnsaturatedFat 2.3g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 5.8g, Fiber 0.2g, Protein 4.5g, Cholesterol 4.5g
TIROPITAKIA (LITTLE CHEESE PIES)
These can be made ahead and frozen for a quick snack when unexpected company shows up. Just tack on a few minutes to the baking time to compensate for their being frozen.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Cheese
Time 1h20m
Yield 48 pies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Crumble or mash the feta cheese with a fork.
- Add the grated cheese, parsley, eggs and pepper.
- Cut pastry sheets in strips about 2x12 inches.
- Stack them one on top of the other to prevent From drying.
- Brush a strip of phyllo with melted butter, lay another strip on top and brush that one with butter too.
- Put one teaspoon of the filling on the short end of the strip, facing you, and fold over one corner to make a triangle.
- Continue folding pastry strip from side to side in the shape of a triangle until the entire pastry strip covers the filling. (Remember how we were taught to fold a flag into a triangular shape? Think of that as you keep folding the dough over. You should have a nice, neat, triangular packet.)
- Proceed in this manner with remaining pastry strips and filling until all are used.
- Put"tiropitakia" on a buttered baking sheet, brush generously with melted butter and bake in a moderate oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot.
- You can also make these ahead, put on a baking sheet and freeze, unbaked. When frozen, just keep them in a ziploc bag and you can have tiropitakia at a moment's notice. Just add 5 more minutes to the baking time if you're using frozen ones.
TYROPITAKIA-CHEESE PIES
Provided by Cat Cora
Categories dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 15 to 20 servings, as hors d'
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the filling, combine the all the cheese together with the parsley, nutmeg, pepper, and eggs. Mix well and set aside for 1 hour, refrigerated. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pull phyllo dough from the refrigerator and unroll. Make sure to keep the dough covered at all times while using, because it dries out quickly. Cut the phyllo into 4 strips. (If you want to make smaller tyropitakia, cut into 6 strips.) One strip at a time, brush with the melted butter and place a small dollop of cheese mix in the middle of the top of the strip. Folding the phyllo is like folding a flag, fold the right corner to the left to form a right angle and then upward. Continue folding at right angles until you reach the top and have a triangle. Place the triangles on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown on each side.
LITTLE CHEESE PIES (TIROPITAKIA)
Tiropitakia are miniature versions of the Greek classic, tiropita. Tiropita typically features layers of buttered phyllo pastry with an egg-cheese mixture filling. These little cheese pies feature a cheese filling combining fresh feta cheese with mozzarella, egg, and just a touch of mint. With a bake time of just 10 minutes, these tiropitakia are ready in just 35 minutes and make a great appetizer for an evening of entertaining. Make your own phyllo dough or purchase it premade.
Provided by La Cocina de Babel
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 170-180C.
- Prepare 2 clean towels and lightly dampen them with a sprinkling of water.
- Spread the phyllo sheets on 1 damp towel and cover with the second towel to prevent them drying out.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Crumble the feta cheese and place in a bowl with the mozzarella, beaten egg, mint, and pepper. Mix well.
- Carefully place a sheet of phyllo pastry on a smooth surface, with the narrow end facing towards you.
- Brush with oil and fold over on the long side.
- Cut along the fold to form 2 long pieces of pastry.
- Place a teaspoonful of the mixture on the bottom righthand corner of the pastry and fold over in the shape of a triangle.
- Continue folding in triangular shapes until the end of the sheet.
- Place on the baking tray and brush with oil.
- Repeat this action with the remaining sheets. (The pastry should remain inside the damp towels until ready to use.)
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake for 10 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Fat 7 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Sodium 270 milligrams, Sugar 1 grams
TIROPITAKIA (MINIATURE GREEK CHEESE PIES)
Make and share this Tiropitakia (Miniature Greek Cheese Pies) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 16-24 pastries
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove the filo pastry from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature about 1 hour.
- Make the filling by mashing the feta until it crumbles.
- Add to this the eggs, Emmenthal cheese, ricotta, parsley, mint and pepper and blend well.
- Cut each filo leaf into a strip 6 x 12" (15 x 30 cm).
- Brush each leaf with the melted butter.
- Fold the leaves in half lengthwise making strips 3 x l1" (6 x 30 cm).
- Again brush with butter and place 1 Tbsp.
- of the filling at the bottom of each leaf.
- Fold over to form a triangle (like you were folding a flag) and continue folding until the strip is completed.
- Repeat with each of the strips and place the completed triangles on a well greased cookie sheet.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brush the tops of each triangle with butter and then with a mixture of the egg yolk and 2 Tbsp of water.
- Sprinkle over with the sesame seeds and bake in a medium oven until the pastries are golden brown and flaky (about 20- 30 minutes).
- Serve hot or cool.
- Yields 16- 24 pastries.
Tips:
- For a crispy crust, make sure to use cold butter and keep the dough cold while working with it.
- Don't overwork the dough, or it will become tough.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
- Make sure the filling is cold before assembling the pies.
- Crimp the edges of the pies well to prevent them from leaking.
- Bake the pies until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the pies cool slightly before serving.
Conclusion:
Tiropitakia are a delicious and versatile Greek appetizer or snack. They can be made with a variety of different fillings, so you can find one that everyone will enjoy. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these tasty treats at home. So next time you're looking for a new appetizer to try, give tiropitakia a try. You won't be disappointed!
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