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Ingredients
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Filling
Pastry
Thyme Honey Sauce
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a mixing bowl, crumble the feta cheese and add the ricotta cheese. Mix them together until well combined.
- 2
Add Eggs and Seasoning
Crack the eggs into the cheese mixture and stir in the fresh thyme and black pepper. Mix until smooth and set aside.
Pastry Preparation
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 4
Prepare the Phyllo Dough
Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Lay out one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface, brush it lightly with melted butter, and layer another sheet on top. Repeat this process until you have five layers.
- 5
Fill the Pastry
Spoon the cheese mixture onto one end of the layered phyllo dough. Fold the edges over the filling and roll it up tightly to form a log shape.
- 6
Bake the Tyropita
Brush the top of the rolled pastry with additional melted butter and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Thyme Honey Sauce Preparation
- 7
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, fresh thyme leaves, and lemon juice. Stir until the mixture is well blended and warmed through.
- 8
Serve the Sauce
Once the Tyropita is baked and slightly cooled, drizzle the thyme honey sauce over it before serving.
