Golden Greek Honey Pie

Melopita is a traditional Greek honey pie, especially popular on the island of Sifnos. This crustless dessert combines the richness of ricotta cheese with the sweetness of honey, resulting in a velvety, custard-like texture. It's a simple yet elegant treat that showcases the flavors of Greece.

Ingredients

• 600 grams fresh ricotta cheese

• 100 ml honey

• 3 large eggs

• 1 tbsp cornstarch (corn flour)

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• For drizzling:

  • 60 ml honey

  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm (8-inch) springform baking pan.

2. Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, honey, eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps.

3. Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top has browned and the center is set.

4. Cool: Allow the pie to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove and let it cool completely.

5. Serve: Once cooled, drizzle with additional honey and dust with ground cinnamon before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 300 kcal

• Protein: 15g

• Carbohydrates: 30g

• Fat: 15g

• Sodium: 100mg