How long does tiropitakia: greek cheese hand pies [vegan] take to prepare?

Preparation and baking time is typically 30-60 minutes depending on recipe complexity.

Can I make tiropitakia: greek cheese hand pies [vegan] without refined sugar?

Yes! Try sweetening with maple syrup, dates, or coconut sugar instead.

Can I make tiropitakia: greek cheese hand pies [vegan] without nuts?

Yes! You can substitute nuts with seeds, beans, or plant-based protein. Adjust quantities based on what you use.

Why is tiropitakia: greek cheese hand pies [vegan] so quick to make?

The simple ingredients and streamlined technique make this recipe fast without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.

How long does tiropitakia: greek cheese hand pies [vegan] keep?

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Tiropitakia: Greek Cheese Hand Pies
[Vegan]

DV By: Dimitra Kontou: Chef at ImproV, Blogger at Veglite

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Ingredients You Need for Tiropitakia: Greek Cheese Hand Pies [Vegan]

Puff Pastry Phyllos

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup cold vegan butter
1/2 cup soy cream
3 Tbsp cold soy milk

The Cheese Filling

1 1/2 cup water
1/2 nutritional yeast
4 Tbsp chickpea flour
juice from one medium lemon (about 3-4 Tbsp)
3 Tbsp tahini
2 Tbsp ketchup
1 Tbsp corn flour
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt

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How to Prepare Tiropitakia: Greek Cheese Hand Pies [Vegan]

Puff Pastry Phyllos

In a large mixing bowl sift the flour, the salt and baking powder.
Cut the margarine is small pieces and add it in the flour mixture.
Use your fingers to cut it into the flour.
Add the soy cream and mix. Add the milk and knead with your hands until a stiff dough forms.
Roll the dough into a ball, wrap it in a plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before ready to use.
Roll out the dough to a thick phyllo and use a big cookie cutter or single phyllo cutter to make the phyllos round and ready to fill.

The Cheese Filling

Add all ingredients in a sauce pan and mix.
Bring to a boil and lower the heat to medium.
Keep mixing until a thick cheesy sauce performs.
Remove from the heat and add 2 Tbsp of the cheesy sauce in the center of the phyllo pastries.
Roll the phyllo so you can cover the cheesy sauce on top and press with your fingers to seal the edges so the filling won't come out when baking.
Place the hand pies in a big baking pan and bake in preheated oven at 180c/350f for about 18-20 minutes until golden.