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

Melopita Greek Honey Pie

Melopita Greek Honey Pie is a delicious dessert that brings the flavors of Greece to your home with its creamy filling and flaky crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour or regular all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice water
Filling
  • 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 for drizzling
  • ground cinnamon for dusting

Equipment

  • Pie pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in vinegar and ice water until combined.
  5. Press the dough into a pie pan and refrigerate.
  6. In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in honey, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  7. Fold in the ricotta cheese or myzithra until smooth.
  8. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven until set and golden brown.
  10. Drizzle with extra honey and lightly dust with ground cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This Melopita Greek Honey Pie is a sweet slice of Greece that brings a taste of tradition to your home. Feel free to add your personal twist by incorporating flavors like nutmeg or orange zest for a unique experience.

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