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Golden Greek Honey Pie (Melopita)

A traditional Greek honey-sweetened cheese pie with a creamy custard texture and golden finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Honey Cheese Filling
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.75 cup Greek honey
  • 0.25 cup semolina or all-purpose flour
  • 1 lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 8-inch baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease baking dish.
  2. Whisk ricotta until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
  3. Mix in honey, vanilla, and lemon zest.
  4. Stir in semolina, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour mixture into baking dish and smooth top.
  6. Bake 40–45 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  7. Cool completely, drizzle with honey, and serve.

Notes

Serve at room temperature for best texture and flavor.