Syrian Cheese Pie
On December 05, 2006 in Unsorted
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1-1/2 cups milk
6 ounces Gruyere, grated
1 cup plain yogurt of soft cheese
3 eggs, beaten
10 sheets phyllo pastry
1/2 cup butter, melted
salt and pepper
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute or two.
- Slowly whisk the milk into the saucepan and continue stirring until thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and add the cheese, yogurt and eggs, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly brush an oven proof dish with butter and lay a single sheet of phyllo on the bottom. Brush lightly with butter and top with a second phyllo sheet.
- Alternate layers of the cheese mixture and phyllo dough, brushing each layer of phyllo with the melted butter and ending with a layer of phyllo.
- Transfer to the oven and bake until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Makes 8 servings