Melopita – Crustless Greek Honey & Cheese Pie Recipe
Melopita is a traditional Greek crustless honey and cheese pie made with creamy ricotta, sweet honey, eggs, and a hint of vanilla and cinnamon. This simple yet delicious dessert is baked until golden and set, then drizzled with extra honey and dusted with cinnamon for a luscious finish. Perfect for a light, comforting treat that showcases authentic Greek flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
- 600 grams fresh ricotta cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp corn starch (corn flour)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Sweeteners & Spices
- 100 ml honey (for the batter)
- 60 ml honey (for drizzling after baking)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) springform baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, eggs, corn starch, honey, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Bake the pie: Pour the smooth batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center no longer wobbles when gently shaken.
- Cool the pie: Remove the melopita from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then carefully remove it from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Add finishing touches: Once fully cooled, drizzle the pie with an additional 60 ml (¼ cup) of honey and dust the surface with ground cinnamon for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute ricotta with fresh farmer’s cheese or a mild queso fresco for a slightly different texture.
- Ensure the batter is smooth to avoid lumps in your pie.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before drizzling honey to prevent it from melting and soaking into the crust too much.
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with a cup of strong Greek coffee or black tea.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm that your corn starch is gluten-free.
Keywords: Melopita, Greek honey cheese pie, crustless pie, ricotta dessert, traditional Greek dessert, honey pie, easy baked dessert
