Description
Melopita is a traditional Greek honey pie dessert made with simple ingredients and a rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup honey
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese and honey until smooth.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased pie dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Can be topped with nuts or additional honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Melopita, Greek honey pie, dessert recipe, traditional Greek dessert