Classic Greek Tiropita

1.Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.In a medium bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, lightly beaten egg, chopped parsley, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until fully incorporated and creamy.

3.Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean, dry surface and brush it lightly with melted butter mixed with olive oil. Place a second sheet on top and brush again with the butter-oil mixture.

4.Cut the layered phyllo sheets into 3-inch wide strips lengthwise.

5.Place about one tablespoon of the cheese filling at one end of each strip.

6.Fold the corner of the strip over the filling to form a triangle, then continue folding the strip in a triangle shape, maintaining the filling inside, until the entire strip is folded.

7.Place the folded triangles on the prepared baking sheet, brush the tops with any remaining butter-oil mixture to ensure a golden crust.

8.Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the tiropita are puffed up and golden brown.

9.Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm as an appetizer or light meal.