Chef de Cuisine, has a long-standing presence on Cypriot television and 25 years of experience in the culinary industry.
He creates easy, modern recipes with an emphasis on quality, simplicity, and authentic flavour.
Crispy Cheese Pie Triangles with Kefalotyri
Ingredients
• 1 sheet Chrysi Zymi Puff Pastry
• 150 g Charalambides Christis Kefalotyri, grated
• 1 large onion (sliced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp thyme
• 1 egg (for brushing)
• Sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Sauté the onion with olive oil and sugar over low heat for about 12 minutes, until caramelized.
2. In a bowl, mix the grated kefalotyri cheese with the thyme.
3. Cut the puff pastry into 10x10 cm squares. Place a spoonful of the cheese and onion mixture in the centre of each square.
4. Fold into triangles and press the edges to seal.
5. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 22–25 minutes, then let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Enjoy with your favourite wine.
