Description
This Greek Melopita (Honey Pie) is a heavenly dessert featuring layers of buttery phyllo dough and a spiced semolina filling, all brought together with a luscious honey glaze. Simple to make yet bursting with flavor, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo in the dish and brush generously with melted butter. Repeat with 6 more sheets, stacking them neatly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together semolina, eggs, sugar, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour the mixture over the phyllo base.
- Top with the remaining phyllo sheet, brushing with butter between each layer. Score the top lightly with a knife.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle warmed honey over the pie and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to score the pie before baking for easier slicing afterward.
- If using store-bought phyllo, thaw it completely according to package instructions.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: N/A