Greek · Appetizers

Tiropita

Feta and egg between layers of filo, baked until the top shatters. Cut it before it goes in the oven, not after.

1 hr 5 min prep and cooking plus 15 min resting 1 hr 20 min start to finish Serves 8 servings Medium
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Tiropita

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Before You Start

Score before baking, not after.

Damp cloth over the filo at all times.

A flick of cold water on top helps it blister.

Making Tiropita

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  1. Heat the oven to 180°C / 355°F and butter a 30 x 20 cm tin.

  2. Mash the feta with the ricotta, then beat in the eggs, dill, mint, pepper and nutmeg.

  3. Keep the filo under a damp cloth and work with one sheet at a time.

  4. Lay 6 sheets in the tin, brushing each with melted butter and letting the edges overhang.

  5. Spread the cheese filling evenly over.

  6. Cover with the remaining 6 sheets, buttering each one.

  7. Fold the overhanging edges in and brush the top generously with butter.

  8. Score the pie into 8 pieces, cutting through the top layers only.

  9. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over and flick a little cold water across the top.

  10. Bake 40 minutes, until deep gold and crisp. Rest 15 minutes before cutting through.

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Why the Method Works

Score the pie into portions before baking, cutting down through the top layers of filo but not into the filling. Baked whole and cut afterwards, the crisp top shatters and slides off in pieces as the knife goes through. Scored first, each portion keeps its lid. Keep the unused filo under a damp cloth: it dries to uselessness in about three minutes uncovered.

Leftovers, Reheating and Keeping

Keeps 3 days refrigerated. Re-crisp at 180°C / 356°F for 10 minutes.

Serving Tiropita

  • Horiatiki salad
  • Greek yoghurt
  • Strong coffee

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How long does Tiropita take to make?

25 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking, plus 15 minutes of resting, so allow 1 hour 20 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 8.

Nutrition per Serving

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