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Tyropita Breakfast Pastry

A golden, flaky Greek cheese pie made with buttered phyllo dough and a savory feta and ricotta filling. Crisp on the outside and creamy within, it is a beloved Greek bakery staple.

65 minMediumServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 16 sheets frozen phyllo dough (14x18-inch sheets), thawed overnight in fridge
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly brush a 9x13-inch baking pan with 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine 8 oz crumbled feta cheese, 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, 2 lightly beaten large eggs, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg. Mix until smooth.

  3. 3

    Unroll the frozen phyllo dough (14x18-inch sheets), thawed overnight in fridge. Working quickly, lay one sheet in the pan and brush it all over with unsalted butter. Repeat, brushing each layer with butter, until you have used half the sheets.

  4. 4

    Spread the cheese filling evenly over the layered phyllo.

  5. 5

    Layer the remaining phyllo sheets on top, brushing each sheet with unsalted butter as before. Brush the top generously with any remaining unsalted butter and sprinkle with 2 tsp sesame seeds.

  6. 6

    Score the top few layers of pastry into desired portions with a sharp knife, without cutting all the way through.

  7. 7

    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the pastry is deep golden and crisp. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing fully along the scored lines and serving.

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What is Tyropita Breakfast Pastry?

A golden, flaky Greek cheese pie made with buttered phyllo dough and a savory feta and ricotta filling. Crisp on the outside and creamy within, it is a beloved Greek bakery staple. This reference files it under Greek breakfast: made in the oven, rated medium and about 65 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Tyropita Breakfast Pastry at?

For Tyropita Breakfast Pastry, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 35 minutes, in step 7.

How do I know when Tyropita Breakfast Pastry is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until the pastry is deep golden and crisp.

What can I use instead of ricotta in Tyropita Breakfast Pastry?

The entry for Tyropita Breakfast Pastry calls for 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese. In its place: Small-curd cottage cheese, drained and blended briefly, works in baked dishes. For dairy-free, blend firm tofu with lemon juice and salt.

Can I make Tyropita Breakfast Pastry dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled, 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free breakfast collection instead.

Does Tyropita Breakfast Pastry contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I start Tyropita Breakfast Pastry the day before?

Yes. Step 3 is a built-in pause of overnight, or about 8 hours: "Unroll the frozen phyllo dough (14x18-inch sheets), thawed overnight in fridge." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 4 when you are ready to finish.

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