Description
A delicious Greek dessert featuring a creamy filling made with ricotta cheese and honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup honey, plus extra for drizzling
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan – Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish or pie pan with butter. This helps the pie release easily and gives the edges a lovely golden finish.
- Mix the creamy filling – In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, honey, and sugar. Whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. The honey gives the Golden Greek Honey Pie its signature sweetness and a subtle floral aroma.
- Add flavor and structure – Stir in the flour, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and ground cinnamon. The lemon zest brightens the flavor, while cinnamon adds a warm Mediterranean touch that pairs beautifully with honey.
- Pour and smooth – Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula so the pie bakes evenly.
- Bake until golden – Place the pie in the oven and bake for about 40–45 minutes, or until the top turns golden and the center is set. The surface may puff slightly and develop a delicate crust.
- Cool and finish with honey – Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing. Just before serving, drizzle extra honey over the top. This final touch highlights the sweet character of the Golden Greek Honey Pie and adds a glossy finish.
Notes
- For a more intense honey flavor, use high-quality honey.
- This pie can be served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg