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Melopita (Greek Honey Pie) Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 10m
  • Cook Time: 0h 45m
  • Total Time: 0h 55m
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Melopita is a traditional Greek honey and yogurt cake that is creamy, slightly spiced, and sweetened with natural honey. This delightful dessert features a moist semolina and flour base, enriched with Greek yogurt and fragrant spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, baked to a golden perfection and finished with a luscious butter drizzle. Perfect for a comforting snack or a unique dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups honey
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for melting and drizzling)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup semolina
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan with butter or cooking spray to ensure the cake does not stick during baking.
  2. Warm honey and milk: In a medium saucepan, combine the honey and milk over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture is warmed through and the honey fully dissolves into the milk.
  3. Cool honey-milk mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and set aside, allowing the warm honey-milk mixture to cool slightly before combining with other ingredients.
  4. Mix yogurt and eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and eggs until the mixture is smooth and fully blended, forming the base for the batter.
  5. Combine wet mixtures: Gradually add the cooled honey-milk mixture into the yogurt and eggs, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth, cohesive blend.
  6. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the semolina, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract, stirring until evenly mixed.
  7. Incorporate dry ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth batter consistency.
  8. Pour batter and spread: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly for uniform baking.
  9. Bake the Melopita: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
  10. Melt butter: While the cake bakes, melt the tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan over low heat and set aside for drizzling later.
  11. Cool and drizzle butter: Once the baking time is complete, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before drizzling the melted butter evenly over the top.
  12. Final cooling and serving: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan to set properly before slicing and serving for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Ensure the honey-milk mixture is not too hot when adding to eggs to avoid scrambling.
  • You can substitute milk with a dairy alternative for a different flavor.
  • For a more pronounced spice flavor, increase cinnamon and nutmeg slightly.
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture.
  • The cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Find it online: https://homecookinggenius.com/melopita-greek-honey-pie-recipe/