South African-Greek Cheese Pie Recipe

Name: South African-Greek Cheese Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 phyllo pastry sheets; 3 tablespoons butter (OR olive oil); 7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (200g); 3 12 ounces cheddar cheese, mature, roughly grated (100g); 4 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, roughly grated, pref smoked (125g); 2 ounces pecorino cheese, roughly grated (50g. Parmesan or Grana Padano can be used); 2 ounces walnuts (50 g, roughly broken, or use pine nuts); 4 -6 tablespoons peppadew peppers, pickled, finely diced (OR use pickled, jarred red bell pepper); 1 cup spring onion, chopped, white and green parts (about 2 bunches); 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, dried (shops often sell it); 3 eggs, largest size; ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or other pepper sauce); 2 tablespoons milk (or less, see directions)

Servings: persons

3 phyllo pastry sheets
3 tablespoons butter (OR olive oil)
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (200g)
3 12 ounces cheddar cheese, mature, roughly grated (100g)
4 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, roughly grated, pref smoked (125g)
2 ounces pecorino cheese, roughly grated (50g. Parmesan or Grana Padano can be used)
2 ounces walnuts (50 g, roughly broken, or use pine nuts)
4 -6 tablespoons peppadew peppers, pickled, finely diced (OR use pickled, jarred red bell pepper)
1 cup spring onion, chopped, white and green parts (about 2 bunches)
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, dried (shops often sell it)
3 eggs, largest size
½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or other pepper sauce)
2 tablespoons milk (or less, see directions)

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["Oven: 400 deg F, or 375 deg F for fan ovens.", "(200 deg C, 180 deg C fan ovens).", "I used a 7"" x 7"" x 1 1/2"" glass oven dish, which is small but just the right size.", "Oil dish very lightly.", "Open the phyllo pastry, lightly butter or the top sheet, and line the dish.", "Don't cut off the overhang.", "Carry on like this, lightly pressing the next 2 sheets on to the previous ones.", "Leave the overhang as is.", "Mix the cheeses, nuts, chopped peppers and spring onions in a bowl.", "Toss until well mixed but work lightly.", "Add the breadcrumbs and toss through.", "Beat the eggs in a bowl until foamy, and add the Tabasco to the eggs if you are using it.", "Add to the cheeses, and mix through.", "You will need very little milk -- this depends on your cheeses and eggs -- so as to ""wet"" the mixture but not saturate it.There should only be the tiniest bit of liquid on the bottom of the bowl if you lift the mixture.", "Scrape into the phyllo-lined dish, and smooth top.", "Fold the phyllo overhang over the cheese, and oil the bits lightly.", "The overhang should be adequate to cover the pie.", "If it does not, it doesn't matter.", "(S A phyllo sheets are quite large, so it all depends on that!)", "Bake in the pre-heated oven for 40 - 45 minutes, turning DOWN heat to 350 deg F/180 deg C after about 10 minutes, or less for convection/fan ovens.", "Watch that the top does not burn.", "This is a rich dish, and can be a main vegetarian dish, with a nice salad.", "If you use a flatter dish, it can be cut into small squares as a snack."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 phyllo pastry sheets, 3 tablespoons butter (OR olive oil), 7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (200g), 3 12 ounces cheddar cheese, mature, roughly grated (100g), and more.

Yes, South African-Greek Cheese Pie 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

South African-Greek Cheese Pie

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