Description
Golden Greek Honey Pie, also known as Melopita, is a traditional Greek dessert made with creamy ricotta-style cheese, rich honey, and a hint of lemon, baked into a soft, custard-like pie with a golden top.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ricotta cheese (or Greek mizithra, if available)
- 1/2 cup honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, honey, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and flour until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with extra honey before serving. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Melopita can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute part of the ricotta with Greek yogurt.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg