Cheese pie "Tiropita"
6 servings
75 minutes
Tiropita is a traditional Greek pie that combines the tenderness of flaky pastry with a rich cheese flavor. The name comes from the Greek words 'τυρί' (cheese) and 'πίτα' (pie), highlighting its main characteristic. The main ingredients are feta cheese and hard cheese, which add zest and richness to the dish. Combined with eggs and milk, the filling becomes creamy and airy. Baked in the oven until golden brown, tiropita acquires a crispy texture and appetizing aroma. It is served as an appetizer, light snack, or full meal, often accompanied by fresh vegetables and herbs. Tiropita is loved in Greece for its simplicity of preparation and rich taste, as well as its ability to retain tenderness even after cooling.
1
Thaw the puff pastry. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Puff pastry: 500 g
2
Wash the parsley, dry it, and chop it finely.
- Parsley: 100 g
3
Drain the feta cheese in a colander to remove excess brine. Then crumble it.
- Feta cheese: 500 g
4
Grate the hard cheese on a coarse grater.
- Hard cheese: 200 g
5
Beat the eggs.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
6
Combine all components, season with pepper, add milk, and mix thoroughly.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Milk: 250 ml
7
Grease the baking tray with vegetable oil. Divide the dough into 2 parts. Sprinkle the working surface with flour and roll each part into a thin layer.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
8
Place the first layer on the baking sheet and generously grease it with oil. Add the filling, spreading it evenly over the surface, and cover it with the second layer. Generously grease the top layer with oil.
- Butter: 100 g
- Butter: 100 g
9
Cut the pie into wide strips with a sharp knife and bake in the oven for 45 – 55 minutes.