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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 brings a delightful balance of flavors and textures to your dessert table.
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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
  

  • 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
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup honey, preferably wild blossom
  • 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 bowl
  • whisk
  • Rolling pin

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pie crust using the flour, salt, sugar, butter, vinegar, and ice water.
  2. Roll out the dough and place it in a pie pan.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the ricotta cheese to the mixture and combine well.
  5. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
  6. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until set.
  7. Let the pie cool and drizzle extra honey on top and dust with ground cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by using gluten-free flour or adding almond extract for a unique flavor twist.

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