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Golden Greek Honey Pie (Melopita)

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Golden Greek Honey Pie (Melopita) is a luscious dessert with layers of flaky phyllo dough filled with creamy semolina custard sweetened with honey and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and honey drizzle, this Mediterranean treat is pure bliss.

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 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup honey, warmed

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. Layer one sheet of phyllo in the dish, brushing with melted butter. Repeat with 4 sheets, letting edges hang over sides.
  3. In a saucepan, whisk semolina with milk over medium heat until thickened (5–7 minutes). Remove and cool slightly.
  4. Beat eggs and sugar until pale. Slowly whisk in cooled semolina, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Pour custard over phyllo in dish. Fold overhanging phyllo sheets over the top, then layer remaining 4 sheets on top, buttering each.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and bake 45–50 minutes until golden and set.
  7. Remove from oven, drizzle with warmed honey, and cool before slicing.

Notes

Add 1 teaspoon orange zest to custard for citrus twist.

Substitute honey with maple syrup.

Sprinkle chopped pistachios or walnuts on top.

Use almond milk instead of whole milk for dairy-free version.

Add splash of vanilla extract to filling.

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