Golden Greek Honey Pie (Melopita)
Indulge in our Golden Greek Honey Pie (Melopita), an irresistible dessert that’s easy to make. Try this delightful treat today!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
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- 8 sheets of phyllo dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup semolina flour
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup honey, warmed
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer one sheet of phyllo in the dish and brush generously with melted butter. Repeat with six more sheets.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together semolina flour, eggs, sugar, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour over the phyllo base.
- Top with the remaining phyllo sheet, brushing each layer with melted butter. Score the top lightly for easy slicing.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before drizzling with honey and sprinkling with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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