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Tiropita - cheese pie with puff pastry

Name: Tiropita - cheese pie with puff pastry
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 50 g butter; 50 g all-purpose flour; 500 ml whole milk; black pepper; 1 egg; 280 g feta, crumbled; 100 g parmesan or grana padano finely grated; 140 g grated mozzarella; 0.5 lemon zest (optional); 1 tsp thyme leaves; black pepper; 2 puff pastry sheets (260 g each); 1 egg; 1 tsp milk; sesame seeds; thyme leaves

Puff pastry filled with a creamy béchamel and cheese, finished with sesame seeds and thyme.

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Method

1
Make the béchamel: melt the butter, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until thick and smooth. Season with black pepper and salt. Remove from the heat, cool slightly and whisk in the egg.
2
In a bowl combine the feta, parmesan, mozzarella, lemon zest, thyme and black pepper. Fold in the béchamel.
3
Line a 34 × 24 cm tray with one puff pastry sheet. Add the filling and spread evenly. Cover with the second sheet and seal the edges.
4
Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame seeds and thyme, then lightly score the portions on top.
5
Chill for at least 30 minutes (or up to 1½ hours).
6
Bake at 190°C conventional heat for 50–60 minutes until deeply golden and crisp.
7
Rest for few minutes before slicing.