Golden Greek Honey Pie (Melopita) Recipe
Golden Greek Honey Pie, also known as Melopita, is a traditional Greek dessert that combines layers of phyllo dough with a creamy semolina custard filling, topped with honey and sesame seeds. This rich and sweet pie is a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch pie 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Phyllo Layers:
- 8 sheets of phyllo dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Semolina Custard Filling:
- 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
Topping:
- 1/2 cup honey, warmed
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer phyllo: Lay one sheet of phyllo in the dish, brush with melted butter, and repeat with 6 more sheets, stacking them neatly.
- Prepare filling: Whisk together semolina, eggs, sugar, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour over the phyllo base.
- Top with phyllo: Add the remaining phyllo sheet on top, brushing with butter between each layer. Lightly score the top with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and set. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Finish: Drizzle warmed honey over the pie, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Greek dessert, Melopita recipe, honey pie, phyllo dough dessert
