Description
Indulge in the delightful Golden Greek Honey Pie (Melopita), a traditional Mediterranean dessert that combines flaky phyllo dough with a creamy semolina filling, all drizzled with a luscious honey glaze. This pie is not just visually stunning, but it also tantalizes the taste buds with its warm spices and rich textures. Perfect for celebrations or simple gatherings, it’s an easy-to-make treat that will impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth. With every slice, enjoy the comforting flavors of honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg, making this pie an exceptional addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Pinch of salt
- 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 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 the filling over the phyllo layers and top with four more butter-brushed phyllo sheets.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
- Drizzle with warmed honey and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg