Description
Golden Greek Honey Pie (Melopita) is a light and heavenly Mediterranean dessert. It features a simple batter baked with honey and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup Greek honey
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Lemon zest from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, milk, and egg.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in Greek honey, feta cheese, and lemon zest.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality Greek honey for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey to your preference.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg