Tiropitakia (Miniature Greek Cheese Pies)

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   ["Remove the filo pastry from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature about 1 hour.", "Make the filling by mashing the feta until it crumbles.", "Add to this the eggs, Emmenthal cheese, ricotta, parsley, mint and pepper and blend well.", "Cut each filo leaf into a strip 6 x 12"" (15 x 30 cm).", "Brush each leaf with the melted butter.", "Fold the leaves in half lengthwise making strips 3 x l1"" (6 x 30 cm).", "Again brush with butter and place 1 Tbsp.", "of the filling at the bottom of each leaf.", "Fold over to form a triangle (like you were folding a flag) and continue folding until the strip is completed.", "Repeat with each of the strips and place the completed triangles on a well greased cookie sheet.", "Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.", "Brush the tops of each triangle with butter and then with a mixture of the egg yolk and 2 Tbsp of water.", "Sprinkle over with the sesame seeds and bake in a medium oven until the pastries are golden brown and flaky (about 20- 30 minutes).", "Serve hot or cool.", "Yields 16- 24 pastries."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.