Skopelos Cheese Pie: The Island’s Spiral Tiropita

Skopelos, Greece — Basel, Universitätsbibliothek, A III 21, f. 141v – Ambrosius

Skopelos cheese pie, known locally as tyropita strifti, is a culinary emblem of the island. This distinctive dish features thin phyllo dough filled with local white cheese, meticulously wound into a spiral and pan-fried to a golden perfection. Unlike the layered cheese pies found on the Greek mainland, Skopelos’ version is known for its crispy … Read more