Sweet Cheese Phyllo Squares: 2000s Recipes + Menus : gourmet.com

Sweet Cheese Phyllo Squares: 2000s Recipes + Menus : gourmet.com

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A loose riff on the Greek cheese pie known as myzithropita, this recipe uses ricotta, eggs, and sugar to emulate its taste and texture.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb whole-milk ricotta
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 12 (17- by 12-inch) phyllo sheets, thawed if frozen
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs

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