Cheese Pie
National — Mother recipe · en it
A crispy filo pastry filled with a sweet and dense mixture of cheese and sugar, a traditional Greek dessert.
⏱️ 30 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200 g of phyllo dough
- 300 g of fresh cheese
- 100 g of sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of caster sugar
- oil for frying
Method
- Prepare the cheese filling by mixing the fresh cheese with sugar, egg, cinnamon, vanilla, and caster sugar.
- Lay a strip of phyllo dough and spread the filling over it.
- Cover with another strip of phyllo, repeating the process until all the dough is used.
- Cut the filled dough into squares and fry in hot oil.
- Drain and serve warm dusted with a little caster sugar.
The story
Tyropita is an ancient culinary tradition with roots dating back to ancient Greek times, when it was prepared as a sweet of abundance to celebrate special occasions.
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