Golden Greek Honey Pie (Melopita)
The Best Golden Greek Honey Pie (Melopita) with golden flaky layers, warm spices, and luscious honey topping. A classic Greek dessert that’s simple yet irresistible.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
8 sheets 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) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the dish and brush generously with melted butter. Repeat with 6 more sheets, layering and buttering each one.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together semolina flour, eggs, sugar, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the prepared phyllo base.
Top with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with butter. Lightly score the top with a knife.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Drizzle the warmed honey over the pie and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Work quickly with phyllo dough to prevent it from drying out; keep unused sheets covered with a damp cloth.
Scoring the top before baking helps achieve clean slices after baking.
You can add orange zest or vanilla for extra flavor.
Best served slightly warm for maximum aroma and texture.
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