Greek Cheese Traingles: Tiropitakia

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.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Greek

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 670.5

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

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

1/2 pound Fillo
1/2 pound Butter melted
1/2 pound Feta cheese crumbled
1/2 pound Dry cottage cheese
3 Eggs

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

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/greek-cheese-traingles-tiropitakia/