Tiropitakia (Miniature Greek Cheese Pies) Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Remove the filo pastry from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature about 1 hour.
  2. Make the filling by mashing the feta until it crumbles.
  3. Add to this the eggs, Emmenthal cheese, ricotta, parsley, mint and pepper and blend well.
  4. Cut each filo leaf into a strip 6 x 12 (15 x 30 cm).
  5. Brush each leaf with the melted butter.
  6. Fold the leaves in half lengthwise making strips 3 x l1 (6 x 30 cm).
  7. Again brush with butter and place 1 Tbsp.
  8. Of the filling at the bottom of each leaf.
  9. Fold over to form a triangle (like you were folding a flag) and continue folding until the strip is completed.
  10. Repeat with each of the strips and place the completed triangles on a well greased cookie sheet.
  11. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  12. Brush the tops of each triangle with butter and then with a mixture of the egg yolk and 2 Tbsp of water.
  13. Sprinkle over with the sesame seeds and bake in a medium oven until the pastries are golden brown and flaky (about 20- 30 minutes).
  14. Serve hot or cool.
  15. Yields 16- 24 pastries.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 484.3 Kcal (2028 kJ)
Calories from fat 333.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.04g 57%
Cholesterol 163.61mg 55%
Sodium 398.87mg 17%
Potassium 158.61mg 3%
Total Carbs 27.41g 9%
Sugars 2.78g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.78g 11%
Protein 12.21g 24%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 18%
Iron 32.1mg 178%
Calcium 249.3mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 351.05 Kcal (1470 kJ)
Calories from fat 241.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.85g 57%
Cholesterol 118.59mg 55%
Sodium 289.12mg 17%
Potassium 114.97mg 3%
Total Carbs 19.87g 9%
Sugars 2.02g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 11%
Protein 8.85g 24%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 18%
Iron 23.2mg 178%
Calcium 180.7mg 25%

* 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

  • 12.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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