Description
Golden Greek Honey Pie, also known as Melopita, is a delightful dessert made with layers of flaky phyllo dough filled with a creamy semolina custard flavored with honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, this pie is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors.
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
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup honey, warmed
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard: In a saucepan, whisk together semolina flour, eggs, sugar, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Assemble the Pie: Brush a sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter, layer another sheet on top, and repeat until you have 4 layers. Pour the custard over the phyllo layers. Cover with 4 more layers of buttered phyllo dough.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 45 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle warm honey over the top and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- Make sure to brush each layer of phyllo dough with butter to achieve a crispy and flaky texture.
- You can customize the spices in the custard to your preference, such as adding a hint of cloves or orange zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg