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Golden Greek Honey Pie: Discover the Sweet Recipe!

Golden Greek Honey Pie, also known as Melopita, is a delicious dessert made with honey, ricotta cheese, and Greek yogurt, baked in a pie crust until golden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pre-made pie crust 9-inch
  • 1 tablespoon butter for greasing
  • Powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the honey, ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden on top.
  5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  6. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

  • For a nutty flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or almonds to the filling before baking.
  • Serve with fresh fruit or a dollop of whipped cream for added sweetness and texture.

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