Description
Melopita is a traditional Greek honey pie from the island of Sifnos, made with soft cheese, honey, and eggs. It’s light, creamy, and naturally sweetened with no added sugar, making it a delightful and simple dessert.
Ingredients
- 500g ricotta cheese (or Greek anthotyro/manouri cheese)
- 3 large eggs
- 100g honey (plus extra for serving)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ricotta cheese and whisk to smooth out any lumps.
- Add the eggs, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 20cm (8-inch) round baking dish or springform pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden and the pie has set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Drizzle with extra honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- You can use Greek cheeses like anthotyro or manouri for a more authentic flavor.
- Let the melopita chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- This dessert is naturally sweetened with honey—no refined sugar added.
- Serve it plain or with fresh fruit for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
