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Homemade Greek Melopita Recipe with Golden Honey Flavor

Homemade Greek Melopita Recipe with Golden Honey Flavor

Discover the delightful Homemade Greek Melopita Recipe with Golden Honey Flavor, a creamy cheese-filled pastry that's a taste of Greece in every bite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Setting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2.5 cups Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter, cubed cold
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5-0.75 cup cold water or milk
  • 1 egg for egg wash
Filling
  • 2 cups soft myzithra cheese or ricotta cheese strained if in water
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 3 medium eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon corn flour/corn starch
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • extra honey for garnish
  • extra cinnamon for garnish

Equipment

  • food processor
  • pie pan
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. In a food processor, place flour and sugar and pulse to combine.
  2. Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture looks crumbly with larger, pea-sized chunks of butter.
  3. Drizzle in apple cider vinegar and half of the water, pulsing until the dough starts to come together. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
  4. Shape the dough into a ball, divide into 2 equal pieces, and flatten each into a disk. Wrap one tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze.
  5. Roll out the disk of dough between two sheets of parchment paper to the desired size and place in a pie pan. Prick the bottom with a fork a few times and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  7. Line the crust with parchment paper or foil, fill with pie weights, and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and brush the crust with egg wash, then allow to cool.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and honey until pale in color.
  2. Mix in vanilla extract, lemon juice, corn starch, and cinnamon. Add the ricotta cheese and mix until smooth.
  3. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Pour filling into the pie crust and bake for an additional 25-35 minutes until set. The top should be deeply golden.
  4. Allow to cool completely on a rack for 1-2 hours before serving, garnished with extra honey and cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the ricotta cheese is strained properly to avoid a soggy filling. Experiment with cheese types for a unique flavor.

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