These Greek puff pastry cheese pies (tiropitakia) have a golden, flaky crust and a creamy filling made with feta and cream cheese. Flavored with smoked paprika and black pepper, these easy individual cheese pies are perfect for breakfast, brunch, parties, or a savory snack.
Greek Feta and Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Pies
12
servings20
minutes40
minutes400
kcal1
hourEasy homemade Greek cheese pies made with ready-made puff pastry and a creamy filling of feta and cream cheese. These individual tiropitakia are shaped into half-moons, baked until golden, and served warm for a delicious savory snack.
Ingredients
- For the Cheese Filling
300 g 10.6 oz Feta Cheese, crumbled
200 g 7 oz Cream Cheese
50 g 1.8 oz Milk
1 tsp 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
Black Pepper, to taste
- For the Pastry
1 package 16-18 oz Ready-made Puff Pastry, containing 2 sheets
A little all-purpose flour, for dusting
A little water, for spraying before baking
Recipe directions
- Place the cream cheese and milk in a mixing bowl.
- Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Add the crumbled feta to the bowl.
- Mix gently until the feta is evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the smoked paprika and freshly ground black pepper.
- Stir until all the ingredients are combined.
- Set the filling aside while preparing the puff pastry.
- Unroll one sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured work surface.
- Dust the pastry lightly with flour.
- Place a small bowl upside down on the pastry.
- Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut around the bowl to create circles.
- Repeat with the remaining pastry, cutting as many circles as possible.
- Lightly flour each circle to prevent sticking.
- Do not discard the leftover puff pastry.
- Use any sufficiently large pieces to make rectangular cheese pies.
- Place a little cheese filling on one half of each rectangular piece.
- Fold the other half over the filling.
- Press the edges together gently.
- Use a thin wooden stick or similar utensil to press along the edges and seal the pastry.
- Place a small amount of cheese filling in the center of one half of each pastry circle.
- Fold the other half over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Press firmly around the curved edge to seal the filling inside.
- Make sure the edges are properly closed to prevent the cheese from leaking during baking.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the individual cheese pies on the prepared sheet, leaving a little space between them.
- Lightly spray the surface of the pastries with water.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 355°F using conventional top-and-bottom heat.
- Bake the cheese pies for approximately 40 minutes, or until the puff pastry has risen and developed a beautiful golden color.
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What Are Greek Tiropitakia?
Tiropitakia are small Greek cheese pies typically served as snacks, appetizers, or part of a breakfast or brunch spread.
Their name comes from tyri, the Greek word for cheese.
They can be prepared in several shapes, including triangles, rectangles, and half-moons.
Some versions use thin phyllo sheets, while others use puff pastry or a softer homemade dough.
In this recipe, the pastry is cut into circles and folded into individual half-moon pies.
Any remaining pieces are used to make rectangular pastries, minimizing waste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Feta is the traditional choice. This recipe combines feta with cream cheese for a smoother, creamier filling.
Yes. Regular sweet paprika can be substituted, although it won’t provide the same smoky flavor.
Avoid overfilling them and press the edges together firmly before baking.
Yes. You can assemble them in advance and refrigerate briefly before baking, or freeze them for longer storage.
Yes. They can be frozen before baking, provided they are stored properly in freezer-safe packaging.