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Crustless Greek Honey & Cheese Pie

Melopita: A Divine Crustless Greek Honey & Cheese Pie

Enjoy the sweetness of Melopita, a crustless Greek honey & cheese pie made with ricotta and honey.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 400 g ricotta cheese fresh, high-quality
  • 120 ml honey for lower-carb, use sugar substitute
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 30 g corn starch or corn flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract fresh vanilla beans can be used
Topping
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • 60 ml additional honey for drizzling

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm (8-inch) springform pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, honey, eggs, corn starch, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the filling into the greased pan and tap gently to release air bubbles.
  4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
  5. Cool the pie in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Drizzle with additional honey and dust with cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for best results. Experiment with toppings such as lemon zest or fruit.

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