Tiropitakia Kourou
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Delicious Greek cheese pies made with flaky pastry, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
- Author: Michael Kuche
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 lb feta cheese
- 1/2 lb ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt, then cut in butter until crumbly.
- Add yogurt and knead to form a dough.
- Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine feta, ricotta, egg, black pepper, and oregano.
- Roll out dough and cut into circles.
- Place a spoonful of filling on each circle and fold over, sealing the edges.
- Brush with egg yolk and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a more golden color, brush with milk before baking.
- Make ahead and freeze before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg