A standard when Greeks host parties, are Tyropitakia aka phyllo triangles filled with cheese. Commercial phyllo can be found at practically every supermarket and all Greek and middle eastern shops carry it as well.

These are really easy, don’t let live in fear of phyllo – you got this!

Phyllo Triangles With Cheese (Tyropitakia)

(makes 36 – 40 triangles)

1 package of frozen commercial phyllo (thawed in the fridge over night)

2 sticks of melted unsalted butter (clarified if possible)

500gr. of crumbled Feta cheese

500gr. of ricotta cheese

2 eggs

1 tsp. of black pepper

salt (if necessary) to taste

Pre-heated 325F oven (middle rack)

1. Add your butter into a medium-sized saucepan and melt it over medium heat. Reserve & keep warm/melted.
2. In a large bowl, add the Feta, ricotta, eggs, pepper and salt (depends how briny your Feta is) and mix with a spatula. Taste and adjust seasoning.
3. Take your phyllo out of the fridge and allow for it to come to room temperature (15 minutes). Brush a large baking tray with the melted butter.
4. Lay your phyllo out on your work surface and cut the phyllo in to six equal strips, vertically.
5. Lay out about 6 phyllo strips on your work surface, brush lightly with melted butter and then top each with another layer (again buttered). Place a tsp. of filling at the bottom of each strip and fold over to the top right, then upwards, then to the left, etc. until you’ve completed the triangle at the top. Place on your buttered baking tray.
6. Repeat process until filling and phyllo are all used up. Brush the tops with butter and place in your pre-heated oven (middle rack) for about 30 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.