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Tiropita with Kataifi, Honey, and Fig Jam

Tiropita with Crispy Kataifi, Honey, and Fig Jam

A layered tiropita with creamy cheese filling, crispy kataifi topping, and a sweet finish of honey and fig jam.
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Course: Dessert, Small Plates
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Feta, Meze, Phyllo, Small Plates
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 298kcal

Ingredients

  • 14 oz feta
  • 8 oz ricotta
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 8 sheets of phyllo dough
  • 6 oz kataifi
  • 10 tbsp salted butter melted
  • 16 tsp fig jam
  • Honey for drizzling
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F convection (400℉ standard).
  • In a large bowl, mix the feta, ricotta, cream cheese, and eggs until well combined. Set aside.
    14 oz feta, 8 oz ricotta, 8 oz cream cheese, 2 large eggs
  • I use my stand mixer with a paddle attachment for this step.
  • Using a quarter sheet pan (or 9x13 baking dish), place a sheet of phyllo into the pan, allowing half to hang over one side. Lightly drizzle with melted butter.
    8 sheets of phyllo dough, 10 tbsp salted butter
  • Place the next sheet into the pan, this time letting it hang over the opposite side. Lightly drizzle with melted butter.
  • Continue layering the phyllo in this alternating pattern, lightly buttering each layer, until all sheets are used.
  • Fold the overhanging phyllo back into the pan one layer at a time, lightly buttering between layers.
  • Spoon the filling into the center of the pan and spread evenly to the edges.
  • Roll the edges and corners of the phyllo to create a nice edge around the filling. Lightly brush or drizzle melted butter along all four edges to help them crisp and hold their shape before adding the kataifi topping.
  • Gently pull apart the kataifi and spread it evenly over the top. Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the kataifi.
    6 oz kataifi
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
  • Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a cooling rack. (Note: Using a cooling rack is optional, but it helps the bottom of the pita stay crisp)
  • Drizzle with honey, cut into 16 pieces, and top each piece with about 1 teaspoon of fig jam (use more or less fig jam to your preference).
    Honey for drizzling, 16 tsp fig jam
  • Serve warm or slightly cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g
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