Old Rag Pie Recipe

Experience the magic of Old Rag Pie, a ridiculously simple yet incredibly rewarding Greek filo pastry creation! This recipe, inspired by traditional bakeries, uses up leftover filo scraps – the 'old rags' – to create a golden, crispy, and utterly delicious pie. Don't worry about perfectly neat filo; the slightly dried, haphazard arrangement adds to its rustic charm and incredible flavour. Get ready to impress yourself and your guests with this easy-to-make, show-stopping dessert!

Prep Time 45 mins

Cook Time 120 mins

Calories 390.9 kcal

Protein 17g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Old Rag Pie

Unsalted Butter
Phyllo Pastry
Feta Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Fresh Thyme Leaves
2 large eggs
Full Fat Milk
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for serving

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How to Make Old Rag Pie

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F/Gas Mark 6). Grease an 8-inch square cake tin.
Melt butter in a small saucepan; set aside to cool slightly.
Line the cake tin with a layer of filo pastry, allowing the edges to overhang.
Brush with 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
Tear and scrunch one-third of the remaining filo sheets. Loosely fill the tin with these 'rags'.
Sprinkle with 1/2 of the feta cheese, 1 teaspoon of parmesan, and 1 teaspoon of thyme.
Drizzle with 1/3 of the remaining melted butter.
Repeat steps 5-7 with another third of the filo and remaining feta, parmesan and thyme.
For the final layer, use larger pieces of filo, scrunching them slightly, to more tightly fill the tin.
Fold the overhanging filo edges over the filling.
Pour the remaining butter over the top.
Using a sharp knife, score the pie into 9 sections (2 cuts lengthwise, 2 cuts crosswise) without pressing down.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the pie.
Sprinkle with the remaining thyme and sesame seeds.
Let the pie rest in a cool place for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
Let cool for 10 minutes.
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of honey.
To serve, use a serrated knife to saw through the pie to prevent squishing the filo, and serve directly from the tin. Serve with extra honey on the side.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

132g

Fat

55g

Carbs

16g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Pies And Tarts Desserts Eggs Dairy Greek European Pies Crusts Pastry Dough 2 Cheese Dietary 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Old Rag Pie?

Old Rag Pie takes about 165 minutes from start to finish — roughly 45 minutes to prepare and 120 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Old Rag Pie?

Old Rag Pie has approximately 390.9 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Old Rag Pie?

The key ingredients for Old Rag Pie are Unsalted Butter, Phyllo Pastry, Feta Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Thyme Leaves, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.