Tyropites are a beloved Greek appetizer featuring crisp, buttery filo pastry wrapped around a creamy, salty cheese filling. This dish strikes the perfect balance between delicate layers and robust flavor, thanks to a blend of ricotta (or cream cheese) and crumbled feta. The addition of nutmeg adds a subtle warmth that complements the tangy cheese beautifully. These bite-sized treats are incredibly versatile, serving equally well as a starter for dinner parties, a snack for potlucks, or a light meal on their own. While traditional recipes often involve meticulous folding, this version simplifies the process without sacrificing the iconic triangular shape. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or prepared ahead and frozen for later, tyropites offer a comforting, homemade taste that brings the warmth of a Greek kitchen to your table.
Tyropites
Description
Tyropites are a beloved Greek appetizer featuring crisp, buttery filo pastry wrapped around a creamy, salty cheese filling. This dish strikes the perfect balance between delicate layers and robust flavor, thanks to a blend of ricotta (or cream cheese) and crumbled feta. The addition of nutmeg adds a subtle warmth that complements the tangy cheese beautifully. These bite-sized treats are incredibly versatile, serving equally well as a starter for dinner parties, a snack for potlucks, or a light meal on their own. While traditional recipes often involve meticulous folding, this version simplifies the process without sacrificing the iconic triangular shape. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or prepared ahead and frozen for later, tyropites offer a comforting, homemade taste that brings the warmth of a Greek kitchen to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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In a large bowl, combine the ricotta (or cream cheese), crumbled feta, beaten eggs, flour, optional salt, nutmeg, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix until well blended.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the filling for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, until chilled and firm.
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Unroll the filo dough and cut the sheets in half crosswise to create smaller rectangles (approximately 9x11 inches or similar manageable size). Keep the unused sheets covered with a damp towel and waxed paper to prevent drying out.
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Place one sheet of filo on a clean work surface. Brush lightly with some of the remaining melted butter.
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Place 1 teaspoon of the cheese filling at the bottom right corner of the sheet, about 1 inch from the edge.
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Fold the bottom right corner over the filling diagonally to form a triangle. Continue folding the dough back and forth at right angles to create a long triangular strip.
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Brush the top of the folded pastry with remaining melted butter.
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Place the triangle on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with remaining dough and filling, arranging triangles on baking sheets.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning the sheets halfway through baking, until the tyropites are golden brown and crisp.
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Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving 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.
