Description
Indulge in the delightful Golden Greek Honey Pie (Melopita), a scrumptious dessert that showcases layers of crispy phyllo dough enveloping a creamy, spiced semolina filling. This pie is generously drizzled with warm honey and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, making it an elegant addition to any gathering or celebration. Its rich flavors combined with a beautiful presentation will surely impress your guests and evoke memories of comforting Mediterranean home cooking. Perfect for family dinners, holiday feasts, or casual get-togethers, this Melopita is both easy to prepare and utterly delectable.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
- Layer one sheet of phyllo in the dish and brush with melted butter; repeat for six more sheets.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk semolina flour, eggs, sugar, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour over the phyllo base.
- Top with the last sheet of phyllo, brushing with melted butter between layers and scoring the top lightly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and set. Cool for about 10 minutes before drizzling with honey and sprinkling sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg