Kallitsunia -- Sweet Cheese Pies (Greece) Recipe

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Kallitsunia -- Sweet Cheese Pies (Greece)
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  1. TO MAKE THE CHEESE: In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine the yogurt & lemon juice, then bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low & boil the mixture until it separates (Time is a total estimate, about 15 minutes).
  2. Pour it into a colander lined with a double layer of cheesecloth & let it drain for several hours.
  3. FOR THE DOUGH: After the cheese has been draining for about 1 hour, start the dough by stirring the yeast into the milk & letting it stand for 10 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl & using a wooden spoon, blend butter & sugar together, then add the flour.
  5. Add yeast milk, orange Juice & olive oil & knead until the dough is smooth, then cover & let rise for 1 hour.
  6. FOR THE FILLING: Meanwile, in a bowl, mix the cheese with the egg & sugar, then set aside.
  7. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F & line 2 large baking sheets with parchment.
  8. When dough is ready, divide it into 2 or 3 pieces & roll out the 1st one to 1/2-inch thickness, then cut out as many disks as you can using a 4-inch biscuit cutter.
  9. With the tips of your fingers, flatten the edge of each disk & fold it in at regular intervals to produce a fluted, slightly raised edge.
  10. Place each fluted disk on the lined baking sheet & flatten the dough a little more inside the edges. Repeat with the other disks of dough.
  11. Spread 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of cheese on each disk, then sprinkle with a little cinnamon & bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
  12. Serve at room temperature ~ They are best served the day they're made.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3203.9 Kcal (13414 kJ)
Calories from fat 1459.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 162.21g 250%
Cholesterol 486.31mg 162%
Sodium 1872.46mg 78%
Potassium 1885.45mg 40%
Total Carbs 352.63g 118%
Sugars 145.98g 584%
Dietary Fiber 8.64g 35%
Protein 78.97g 158%
Vitamin C 23.5mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 1316.9mg 132%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.98 Kcal (749 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.06g 250%
Cholesterol 27.17mg 162%
Sodium 104.6mg 78%
Potassium 105.33mg 40%
Total Carbs 19.7g 118%
Sugars 8.16g 584%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 35%
Protein 4.41g 158%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 39%
Iron 0.1mg 11%
Calcium 73.6mg 132%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 76.8
    Points
  • 87
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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