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Melopita – Crustless Greek Honey & Cheese Pie

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A delightful Greek dessert, melopita is a crustless ricotta cheese pie sweetened with honey and flavored with cinnamon, perfect for sharing with loved ones.

Ingredients

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  • 600 grams ricotta cheese (fresh)
  • 100 ml honey (for the filling)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch (corn flour)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 60 ml honey (for drizzling)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
  2. Prepare the ricotta mixture by breaking up the ricotta cheese in a bowl and mixing until smooth.
  3. Add in 100 ml of honey and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and taste for sweetness.
  4. Incorporate 3 eggs, mixing gently after each addition.
  5. Thicken the mixture by adding 1 tablespoon of corn starch and mixing well.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon and fold into the mixture.
  7. Pour the filling into a greased pie dish and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  9. Let it cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
  10. Drizzle 60 ml of honey over the cooled melopita before serving.
  11. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Experiment with variations by adding fruits like figs or apricots, incorporating nuts, or adding lemon zest.

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Keywords: melopita, Greek dessert, crustless pie, ricotta, honey

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