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Ingredients

200 g	feta cheese, crumbled
100 g	ricotta cheese
1 large	egg
1/4 cup	fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup	fresh mint, chopped
1/4 teaspoon	black pepper
6 sheets	phyllo pastry
50 g	butter, melted
—	olive oil for brushing

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. 2 In a bowl, mix the crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, dill, mint, and black pepper until well combined.
3. 3 Brush a baking dish with olive oil.
4. 4 Place one sheet of phyllo pastry in the dish, allowing the edges to hang over the sides. Brush with melted butter.
5. 5 Layer two more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
6. 6 Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
7. 7 Fold the overhanging edges of phyllo over the filling.
8. 8 Layer the remaining three sheets of phyllo on top, brushing each with butter.
9. 9 Tuck in the edges to seal the pie.
10. 10 Brush the top with more butter and score the top layer into serving pieces with a sharp knife.
11. 11 Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
12. 12 Allow to cool slightly before serving.