These traditional Greek Tyropites are the ultimate comfort appetizer, featuring a luscious filling of ricotta and sharp feta cheese wrapped in paper-thin, buttery filo dough. The combination of creamy ricotta and salty feta creates a perfect balance of flavors, while the layers of filo bake into a shatteringly crisp, golden exterior. They are incredibly satisfying as a warm starter, perfect for sharing at parties, potlucks, or as a light lunch. The addition of nutmeg adds a subtle aromatic warmth that complements the cheese beautifully. Easy to assemble and bake, these cheese puffs are a crowd-pleaser that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Serve them fresh out of the oven for the best texture.
Tyropites
Description
These traditional Greek Tyropites are the ultimate comfort appetizer, featuring a luscious filling of ricotta and sharp feta cheese wrapped in paper-thin, buttery filo dough. The combination of creamy ricotta and salty feta creates a perfect balance of flavors, while the layers of filo bake into a shatteringly crisp, golden exterior. They are incredibly satisfying as a warm starter, perfect for sharing at parties, potlucks, or as a light lunch. The addition of nutmeg adds a subtle aromatic warmth that complements the cheese beautifully. Easy to assemble and bake, these cheese puffs are a crowd-pleaser that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Serve them fresh out of the oven for the best texture.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
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In a medium bowl, combine ricotta (or cream cheese), crumbled feta, beaten eggs, flour, salt (if needed), nutmeg, and 3 tablespoons of the melted butter. Mix until smooth and well combined.
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Unroll the filo dough and cover it with a damp towel to prevent drying out. Cut the stack of sheets in half lengthwise so each piece is approximately 11 inches wide.
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Take one sheet of filo and brush it lightly with some of the remaining melted butter.
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Place 1 teaspoon of the cheese filling at one corner of the filo sheet, about 1 inch from the edge.
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Fold the corner over the filling to form a right angle triangle. Continue folding the sheet back and forth in a triangular accordion style until you reach the end of the sheet.
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Repeat with the remaining filo sheets and filling, brushing each sheet with butter as you go. Place the formed triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Brush the tops of the triangles with the remaining melted butter.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp. Turn the baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning.
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Remove from oven and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 60
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 872.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 89.2g138%
- Saturated Fat 56.3g282%
- Cholesterol 238.3mg80%
- Sodium 98773.9mg4116%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.3g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 3.5g
- Protein 12.3g25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
