Golden Greek Honey Pie (Melopita)
Indulge in the delightful layers of Golden Greek Honey Pie (Melopita), a Mediterranean dessert that beautifully combines crispy phyllo dough with a rich, spiced semolina filling. This pie is perfect for any occasion, offering a warm honey glaze that adds a comforting sweetness to each bite.
- 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: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 8 sheets 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
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup honey, warmed
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer four sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each with melted butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together semolina flour, eggs, sugar, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour over the phyllo.
- Top with four more phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter and scoring the top layer lightly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before drizzling with honey and sprinkling sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 78mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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