The Crispiest & Easiest Greek Cheese Pie with Phyllo (Tyropita) – No Eggs

This traditional Greek cheese pie (tyropita) is extra crispy, cheesy, and completely egg-free. Layered with golden phyllo sheets, a creamy mixture of feta and melting cheeses, and baked until perfectly crunchy, it’s one of the easiest and most satisfying Greek pies you can make. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner.

The Crispiest & Easiest Greek Cheese Pie with Phyllo (Tyropita) – No Eggs

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: AppetizersCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

16

servings

Prep time

25

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Calories

280

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

35

minutes

Crispy, cheesy Greek tyropita with phyllo — no eggs, just creamy cheese filling and buttery layers baked to golden perfection.

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Ingredients

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• 200 g 200 Milk

• 250 g 250 Cream Cheese

• 500 g 500 Feta Cheese, crumbled

• 250 g 250 Melting cheese, grated

• 1/2 tsp 1/2 Smoked Paprika

• 1 pinch 1 Ground Nutmeg (optional)

• Black Pepper, to taste

• 100 ml 100 Water

• 200 g 200 Melted Butter (or margarine or vegetable oil)

• 1 pack 1 Phyllo Sheets, cut in half

• Sesame Seeds, for sprinkling

• Water, for spraying

How to make the Cheese Pie

• In a bowl, whisk milk with cream cheese until smooth.
• Add shredded mozzarella, crumbled feta, pepper, nutmeg, smoked paprika, and water. Mix well.
• Grease a 25×35 cm (10×14 in) baking dish with melted butter.
• Layer 8 phyllo half-sheets in the dish, brushing with melted butter between layers to create a base “nest.”
• Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the base.
• Cover with 4 more phyllo sheets, folding edges inward.
• Crumple remaining sheets into strips and arrange them over the top for a rustic look.
• Brush generously with melted butter.
• Place the pan in the freezer while preheating the oven.
• Preheat oven to 160°C / 320°F (bottom/top heat).
• Score pie into pieces, spray lightly with water, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Bake for about 70 minutes until golden and crispy.

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What Is Tyropita?

Tyropita is one of Greece’s most beloved pies — layers of crispy phyllo filled with cheese. This version is completely egg-free, making it lighter but just as flavorful. The combination of feta and melting cheese creates a rich, creamy filling that contrasts beautifully with the crisp phyllo layers.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Extra Crispy: Freezing before baking helps the phyllo puff and crisp beautifully.
• No Eggs: Perfect for those avoiding eggs but still craving a rich cheese pie.
• Simple Ingredients: Everyday items — feta, mozzarella, milk, butter, phyllo.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as a main dish with a Greek salad, as a snack, or cut into smaller pieces for parties and gatherings. It’s just as delicious at room temperature, making it ideal for lunchboxes or picnics.

This crispy Greek cheese pie is guaranteed to become a family favorite and is perfect for showcasing Greek comfort food on your blog.

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