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Melopita Greek Honey Pie: A Sweet Slice of Greece at Home

Melopita Greek Honey Pie

Melopita Greek Honey Pie: A Sweet Slice of Greece at Home, a delightful dessert combining honey and ricotta for a delicious treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice water
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese or myzithra
  • extra honey to drizzle over the pie
  • ground cinnamon lightly dust before serving

Equipment

  • Pie pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Rolling pin

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven.
  2. Combine the flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
  3. Add the vinegar and ice water, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Roll out the dough and place it in a pie pan.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, cinnamon, cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and ricotta cheese.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
  7. Bake for 35 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
  8. Allow to cool before serving. Drizzle with extra honey and dust with ground cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8g

Notes

This recipe captures the essence of Greek cuisine with its deliciously sweet and creamy filling, perfect for any celebration or casual meal.

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