Savory Cheese Pies

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat the oven to 190°C and position two baking sheets nearby.

   Cookware: baking sheet

2. Step 2

   Mash the feta and ricotta together in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs, dill, and black pepper, then mix until evenly combined.

   Ingredients used: 5.0 gr Dill, 2.0 piece Egg, 200.0 gr Feta Cheese, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 150.0 gr Ricotta Cheese

   Cookware: fork, mixing bowl

3. Step 3

   Work with two phyllo sheets at a time, keeping the unused sheets covered. Brush between each paired layer using 4 tbsp (56 gr) of the butter, then cut each pair lengthwise into three equal strips to make 12 double-layer strips.

   Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Phyllo Dough, 56.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: Chef Knife, kitchen towel, pastry brush

4. Step 4

   Divide the cheese filling evenly among the ends of the 12 strips. Fold one corner diagonally over the filling, then continue folding each strip into a compact triangle and arrange the pies seam-side down on the baking sheets.

   Cookware: baking sheet

5. Step 5

   Brush the tops and exposed edges of the pies with the remaining 2 tbsp (28 gr) of butter.

   Ingredients used: 28.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: pastry brush

6. Step 6

   Bake until crisp and deeply golden, and until the centers reach 71°C, about 20–25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before serving.

   Timer: 25 min (fixed)

   Cookware: baking sheet, instant-read thermometer