Cooking with Phyllo or FILO

 

Appetizers

 

Brie Wrapped in Phyllo with Preserves

 

1 wheel of Brie cheese

Preserves

3 sheets of commercial Phyllo or Filo Pastry

Clarified Butter

 

Remove 1 sheet of phyllo pastry and brush with butter, add another sheet of phyllo on top and butter, add a third sheet of phyllo and butter.  Place brie in center of phyllo and cover with ½ c of preserves (any flavor).  Pull up sides of phyllo and twist into bow or bundle.  Butter again.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until phyllo browns.  Serve with apples and plain crackers.


 

Tiropitakia – Cheese Triangles

 

4 eggs at room temperature

1 pound of feta cheese, crumbled

2 8 oz.packages cream cheese

½ c. grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and Pepper to taste (cheeses are salty so salt carefully)

1 pound phyllo dough

1 pound butter, melted and clarified

 

Bring eggs and cheese to room temperature.  In electric mixing bowl, mix feta and one egg and beat at low speed.    Add cream cheese and blend into mixture. Add remaining eggs one at a time.  Add seasonings and beat until all ingredients are well blended.

 

Brush tops with melted butter.  Prick with toothpick and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown. 

 

May be prepared ahead of time, frozen, and baked when ready to serve.