Tiropita: A Greek-Style Feta Cheese Appetizer with Puff Pastry Recipe
Tiropita is a classic Greek-style appetizer featuring a savory blend of feta, cream cheese, and cottage cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Baked until golden and crisp, these delightful cheese-filled pastries are perfect for parties or as a tasty snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 pieces depending on size 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (18 oz) or phyllo dough as per package instructions
Cheese Filling
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 oz cottage cheese
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- Additional slightly beaten egg white for brushing
For Assembly
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the tiropita.
- Prepare the cheese filling: In a bowl, thoroughly mix feta cheese, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and the beaten egg until well combined, forming a smooth filling.
- Cut the pastry: Decide the size for your appetizers and cut the puff pastry sheets into equal-sized squares or rectangles. If using phyllo dough, follow the package instructions for portioning.
- Fill the pastries: Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture onto each piece of pastry. Lightly moisten the edges of the pastry pieces with water to help seal them.
- Seal the pastries: Fold the pastry over the filling to form a pocket, then press the edges together firmly using the tines of a fork to seal.
- Prepare for baking: Place the sealed pastries onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops gently with additional beaten egg white to achieve a shiny golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed up and golden brown.
Notes
- If using phyllo dough, handle carefully and layer multiple sheets to create similar thickness and flakiness as puff pastry.
- Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Serve tiropita warm for best flavor and texture.
- These appetizers can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Keywords: Tiropita, Greek appetizer, feta cheese pastry, puff pastry cheese pockets, baked cheese snacks, Greek cheese pie
