Cheese Pie
Gooey, golden, and loaded with cheesy charm, this cheese pie recipe is a true crowd-pleaser - a savoury classic that proves comfort food isn’t just for desserts.
Ingredients
Method
1. To make the filling, put the feta into a mixing bowl and crumble with a fork.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients up to the pepper and mix thoroughly.
3. Refrigerate while prepping the pastry.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
5. Brush a baking tray with either olive oil or butter on the sides as well as the bottom of the tray.
6. Put one sheet of filo at the bottom of the tray, brush with oil or butter then repeat the process adding up to 5 sheets of the pastry.
7. Now pour over the chilled cheese mixture and smooth over with a spatula.
8. Any excess pastry can be folded over the mixture.
9. Top the pie with another 5 sheets of filo making sure each sheet is brushed with butter or oil and roll in the edges.
10. Finally brush the top of the pie with either the oil or butter and sprinkle a tiny bit of water and scatter the sesame seeds on top.
11. Score the top with a sharp knife to allow the steam to release.
12. Bake in the oven for approximately 40 -45 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden.
13. Serve in the baking dish with a salad on the side.
This homemade cheese pie recipe is a crispy, melty, oozy, gooey delight!
If you’re looking for a pie with cheese that’s equal parts irresistibly indulgent and impossibly comforting, you’re in the right place! This decadent dairy delight is packed full of crumbly feta for tang, parmesan or pecorino for that salty punch, creamy ricotta to keep things luscious, and a generous handful of gooey gouda or emmental for the classic melt. Fresh eggs bind this cheese pie recipe together, and a splash of full-fat milk creates a super-silky filling.
But that’s not all - this cheese and pie dish is herby in all the right places! A generous mix of chopped mint, flat-leaf parsley, and dill brings garden-fresh brightness that lifts all that cheesy goodness to new heights. Drizzled with olive oil or melted butter, and layered between shatteringly crisp sheets of filo pastry, each bite is a joy - crispy on top, gloriously gooey within. And a sprinkling of sesame seeds over the top gives this homemade pie with cheese a nutty finish that’s scrumptiously tasty!
Whether it’s a lazy weekend lunch, a show-stopping brunch centerpiece, or a luxurious midweek dinner, this cheese pie recipe is practical to make at home, and it’s equally happy at a picnic, or in your lunchbox.
For a playful twist, try swapping in different cheeses - blue cheese for extra bite, grated mozzarella for stretch, or a dollop of cottage cheese for extra creaminess. Once you’ve mastered this incredible pie with cheese recipe, try more cheesy bakes, including a classic broccoli and Stilton quiche, party-perfect cheese straws, or South American style cheese-stuffed arepas.
