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Honey and Greek Yogurt Melopita Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • 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 pie featuring a creamy blend of Greek yogurt, honey, and semolina, delicately spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. This baked dessert offers a smooth, custard-like texture with a golden crust, making it an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.

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)

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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan using butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Warm Honey and Milk: In a medium saucepan, combine the honey and milk. Warm over medium heat while stirring occasionally until the honey fully dissolves into the milk.
  3. Cool Honey-Milk Mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the honey-milk mixture to cool slightly, preparing it for incorporation with other ingredients.
  4. Whisk Yogurt and Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and eggs until the mixture becomes smooth and homogenous.
  5. Combine Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the cooled honey-milk mixture into the yogurt and eggs, whisking continuously to fully integrate all the wet ingredients.
  6. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together semolina, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract ensuring even distribution of spices.
  7. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the combined wet mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps and create a smooth batter.
  8. Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the smooth batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out for uniform cooking.
  9. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Bake until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Melt Butter: While the pie bakes, melt the tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan over low heat and keep it warm for drizzling later.
  11. Cool and Drizzle Butter: Once baked, remove the Melopita from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before evenly drizzling the warm melted butter on top.
  12. Final Cooling and Serve: Let the Melopita cool completely in the pan before slicing into pieces. Serve and enjoy this sweet, spiced Greek dessert.

Notes

  • Ensure the honey is fully dissolved in the milk to avoid grainy texture.
  • Allow the honey-milk mixture to cool slightly before combining with eggs to prevent curdling.
  • Use a toothpick test to check doneness — it should come out clean when the pie is fully baked.
  • The melted butter drizzle adds richness and enhances the honey flavor; do not skip this step.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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