Mediterranean Cheese Pie

 

Ingredients

 

Serve 6

• 3 eggs, lightly beaten

• 2 cups/500 ml plain yogurt

• 1 lb/500 g Feta cheese, crumbled

• 2/3 cup/180 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• salt to taste

• 12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Line a 9-inch (23-cm) square baking pan with waxed paper. Brush with oil.

2. Mix the eggs, yogurt, Feta, and 4 tablespoons of oil in a large bowl until well blended. Season with salt. Layout the sheets of phyllo dough and cover with a damp cloth.

3. Place 4 phyllo sheets in the prepared pan, brushing each sheet with oil and allowing the dough to drape over the sides of the pan.

4. Spoon half the cheese mixture into the pan. Cover with another 4 phyllo sheets, each brushed with oil, trimming to fit the pan.

5. Spoon the remaining cheese mixture into the pan. Fold the overlapping dough over the top.

6. Cover with the remaining 4 phyllo sheets, each brushed with oil. Prick all over with a fork.

7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot or at room temperature.