Greek Cheese Traingles: Tiropitakia

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crispy, golden phyllo triangles filled with a creamy, salty cheese mixture that is irresistible as a snack or appetizer.
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Greek Cheese Traingles: Tiropitakia

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 670.5

Description

These Greek cheese triangles, known as Tiropitakia, are a beloved street food and party staple. The recipe combines tangy feta and mild cottage cheese with egg to create a rich, cohesive filling that contrasts beautifully with the shatteringly crisp phyllo pastry. Each bite offers a perfect balance of salty, savory flavors and flaky texture. They are incredibly versatile, suitable for casual gatherings, holiday parties, or a quick homemade snack. While traditional recipes vary, this version ensures a moist interior and a golden exterior. Serve them warm for the best experience, as the cheese is slightly molten and the pastry is at its crispiest.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, dry cottage cheese, and eggs. Mix until well blended and smooth.
  3. Unroll the phyllo dough and keep it covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
  4. Take two sheets of phyllo and brush them lightly with melted butter. Stack them on top of each other.
  5. Cut the stacked sheets into six long strips.
  6. Place a heaping teaspoon of the cheese filling at the bottom of each strip.
  7. Fold the bottom corner over the filling diagonally to form a triangle, then continue folding over itself like a flag until the strip is used up.
  8. Brush the folded triangles with remaining melted butter.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 670.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 64.5g100%
Saturated Fat 39.5g198%
Cholesterol 305.6mg102%
Sodium 1251.3mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 4.7g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 4.3g
Protein 19.6g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: These can be prepared ahead of time and frozen prior to baking. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

Variation: For a crunchy texture, add 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts to the cheese filling.

Tip: Work with the phyllo dough quickly to prevent it from drying out and cracking. Keep unused sheets covered with a damp cloth.

Keywords: appetizer, baking, butter, cheese, cottage cheese, feta, fillo, greek, phyllo, snack, tiropitakia, triangles, vegetarian
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