Crustless Greek Honey & Cheese Pie That's Effortlessly Delicious

A delightful Crustless Greek Honey & Cheese Pie, or Melopita, made with five simple ingredients captures the essence of simplicity and creamy texture.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Greek

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

500 grams Ricotta Cheese Can be substituted with goat/sheep milk ricotta or lactose-free ricotta.
150 grams Honey For a different taste, use agave syrup.
3 large Eggs Egg replacements like flax eggs can work for egg-free versions.
50 grams Corn Starch Substitute with potato starch if needed.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional: use almond extract for a different profile.

For Serving

to taste Additional Honey Drizzled on top for extra sweetness.
to taste Ground Cinnamon Dust lightly for warmth and spice.

Equipment

Springform pan
Mixing bowl
whisk
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 20cm (8 inch) springform pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, honey, eggs, corn starch, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Drizzle with additional honey and dust with ground cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ricotta is smooth to yield a creamy texture; monitor bake time to avoid drying out. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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