Appetizers Half-Moon Cheese Pies Recipe

Name: Appetizers Half-Moon Cheese Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 1 large egg; 1 egg yolk, for glazing; 5 ounces feta cheese, chopped & crumbled; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon raisins; 1 tablespoon pine nuts, lightly toasted; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 5 sprigs of fresh mint; pastry dough; 2 cups self rising flour; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/2 cup strained plain yogurt

Servings: persons

Filling
1 large egg
1 egg yolk, for glazing
5 ounces feta cheese, chopped & crumbled
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
5 sprigs of fresh mint
pastry dough
2 cups self rising flour
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup strained plain yogurt

1
To make the pastry put the flour in a bowl and mix in the oil, butter and yogurt by hand. Cover and rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Meanwhile make the filling . Beat the egg lightly in a bowl . Crumble in the cheese then mix in the milk, mint, raisins and pine nuts.
2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the pastry into two pieces and cover one with clear film plastic rap or a dishtowel. Thinly roll out the remainder and cut out three inch rounds. Place a heaped teaspoon full of filling on each round and fold the pasty over to make a half moon shape.
3
Press the edges to seal then place the pies on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pastry. Brush the pies with egg yolk and bake 20 minutes or until golden. Serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, for glazing, 5 ounces feta cheese, chopped & crumbled, and more.

Yes, Appetizers Half-Moon Cheese Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Appetizers Half-Moon Cheese Pies

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