Greek Cuisine dessert recipe - Patsavouropita Dessert (Very EASY and TASTY)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: store-bought puff pastry

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while puff pastry is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Sauté chopped leeks and onions in olive oil until soft, about 5-7 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix feta cheese, ricotta cheese, and eggs until well combined.

Add sautéed leeks and onions to the cheese mixture, stirring in parsley and dill.

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.

Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry in a greased baking dish, brushing with melted butter.

Repeat layering phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter, until half the sheets are used.

Spread the cheese and leek mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.

Continue layering the remaining phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter.

Trim excess phyllo and tuck edges into the dish to seal.

Brush the top layer with butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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