{"id":"recipe_f8d6af4458","slug":"tyropita-greek-cheese-pie","title":"Tyropita (Greek Cheese Pie)","description":"A classic, savory Mediterranean cheese pie featuring layers of crispy, golden-brown phyllo pastry and a rich, tangy feta cheese filling.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"12 oz phyllo dough, thawed","name":"Phyllo Dough","quantity":340,"unit":"g","usQuantity":12,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sheets","notes":"thawed","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 lb Greek feta cheese","name":"Feta cheese","quantity":454,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"crumbled","notes":"Greek","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"beaten","notes":"large","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 cup Greek yogurt","name":"Greek Yogurt","quantity":125,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"plain","notes":"full fat preferred","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 cup unsalted butter, melted","name":"Butter","quantity":227,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"melted","notes":"unsalted","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/4 tsp ground black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 pinch ground nutmeg","name":"Nutmeg","quantity":0.1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/16","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"Filling","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with a bit of the melted butter.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large mixing bowl, crumble the feta cheese. Add the beaten eggs, Greek yogurt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until well combined but still slightly chunky.","group":"Filling","title":"In a large mixing bowl, crumble the feta cheese","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the prepared pan, allowing the edges to hang over. Brush lightly with melted butter. Repeat this process with half of the phyllo sheets.","group":"Assembly","title":"Lay one sheet of phyllo dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the buttered phyllo layers.","group":"Assembly","title":"Spread the cheese mixture evenly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Top with the remaining sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter as you layer them. Fold any overhanging edges inward.","group":"Assembly","title":"Top with the remaining sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Using a sharp knife, score the top layers of the phyllo into 8 large squares. This helps the steam escape and makes cutting easier later.","group":"Assembly","title":"Using a sharp knife, score the top layers of the phyllo","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Ensure the phyllo dough is completely thawed at room temperature before handling to prevent tearing. For a glossier top, you can brush the final layer with a mix of egg yolk and a splash of milk.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["9x13 inch baking pan","pastry brush","large mixing bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian","mediterranean"],"allergens":["milk","eggs","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"pie","note":"Cut into 8 large squares"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can assemble the pie a day in advance and keep it covered in the fridge. Bake directly from the fridge, adding 5-10 minutes to the cook time."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F (177°C) to restore the crispness of the pastry. 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