Greek Cheese Pies with Easy Yogurt Dough (Kourou Style)

If you’re a fan of savory pastries, you’re going to love these Greek Cheese Pies with Easy Yogurt Dough—also known in Greece as “Tyropites Kourou.” These individual cheese pies are a staple of Greek baking, loved for their rich, buttery dough and creamy feta filling. What makes them even better is how simple and quick they are to prepare, using everyday ingredients like yogurt, flour, and olive oil—no yeast or waiting for dough to rise.

The dough, known as kourou, is incredibly forgiving and doesn’t require a mixer or long kneading. It comes together in minutes, forming a soft and pliable base that’s easy to shape and fill. The secret to the dough’s tender texture is the combination of yogurt and butter (or margarine), making it melt-in-your-mouth flaky once baked. We also add a touch of graviera cheese in the dough itself for an extra layer of Greek flavor.

These mini cheese pies are ideal for lunchboxes, party platters, picnics, or even a grab-and-go breakfast. They can also be frozen after baking and reheated in minutes, making them a perfect make-ahead snack. The filling is kept traditional—crumbled feta cheese, rich and salty, packed into every bite. For added flavor, you can mix in herbs or even a pinch of black pepper.

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly recipe, something new to serve at your next gathering, or a taste of traditional Greek street food, these mini tyropitakia are sure to impress. Simple to make, impossible to resist—prepare a batch and watch them disappear!

Greek Cheese Pies with Easy Yogurt Dough (Kourou Style)

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: Pies and Pastries, SnackCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

35

minutes

Calories

358

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

5

minutes

These Greek cheese pies feature a buttery, yogurt-based dough filled with crumbled feta and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or parties!

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Ingredients

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• For the Dough

• 200 g 7 oz Milk

• 200 g 7 oz Greek Yogurt

• 250 g 8.8 oz Butter (or margarine) softened

• 50 g 1.8 oz Vegetable Oil

• 150 g 5.3 oz Grated Graviera Cheese (or mild hard cheese)

• 750 g 26.5 oz All-purpose Flour

• 15 g 0.5 oz Baking Powder

• 7 g 1/4 oz Salt

• 1 pinch 1 pinch Black Pepper (optional)

• For the Filling

• 300 g 10.5 oz Feta Cheese, crumbled

• For the Egg Wash

• 1 1 Egg

• 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Water

• To Top

• Sesame Seeds (optional)

How to make the Greek Cheese Pies

• In a large bowl, combine the yogurt and milk. Stir lightly with a spatula.
• Add the vegetable oil and softened butter (or margarine). Mix well until combined.
• Stir in the flour, graviera, baking powder, salt, and optional pepper.
• Mix and knead gently until you form a soft, non-sticky dough.
• Cover and refrigerate the dough for 15 minutes to rest.
• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), top and bottom heat.
• Take a piece of dough and flatten it using your hands or a rolling pin.
• Place a spoonful of crumbled feta in the center.
• Fold over the dough and seal the edges well by pinching or pressing with a fork.
• Trim the excess dough using a knife or pizza cutter. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Place the pies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them.
• In a small bowl, beat the egg with the water. Brush each pie with the egg wash.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds on top (optional).
• Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
• Let cool slightly and enjoy warm or at room temperature!

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