Homemade Cheese Pie with Shortcrust Dough

The classic cheese pie with shortcrust dough, healthier with more protein and less fat.

Added on 22-04-2025
Homemade Cheese Pie with Shortcrust Dough
Difficulty
Easy
Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
15min
Cook time
15min
Servings
4
Calories
384
Protein
22.0g
per serving
Carbs
41.0g
per serving
Fat
15.0g
per serving
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Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Mix for 5-10 minutes until the dough comes together and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  3. For the filling, place the myzithra and feta in a bowl and crumble them.
  4. Add the beaten egg and the spices, and mix until smooth and homogenized.
  5. Divide the dough into 4 pieces and roll out each piece as thinly and circularly as possible.
  6. Spread the filling and seal the edges, first with a fork and then with your hands.
  7. Transfer to a non-stick baking tray.
  8. Brush with the beaten egg wash and optionally sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  9. Bake at 175掳C for 12-15 minutes.

Notes

  • In this recipe, 1 serving is considered to be 1 cheese pie.
  • Make sure you have sealed the cheese pies well.
  • Oven setting: fan assisted with top and bottom heating elements.

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