Sifnos Honey Pie
Indulge in the rich heritage of Greek island cuisine with this traditional *Sifnos Honey Pie*, a luscious dessert inspired by the flavors of the Cyclades. This recipe combines a buttery, flaky homemade crust with a velvety filling of ricotta or soft mizithra cheese, sweetened with golden honey and infused with a hint of lemon zest and warm cinnamon. Perfectly balanced between creamy and aromatic, this pie is baked to golden perfection, creating a dessert that's as comforting as it is elegant. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s the ideal treat for a Mediterranean-inspired gathering or a cozy, indulgent evening at home. Enhance your table with this delightful taste of Sifnos!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 500 grams Ricotta cheese or soft mizithra cheese
- 100 grams Honey
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish or tart pan lightly with butter and set aside.
To make the crust, in a large mixing bowl, sift the all-purpose flour. Add the unsalted butter (cut into small pieces) and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk, water, and white vinegar. Gradually add this liquid mixture to the flour, combining until a dough forms. Shape the dough into a disc, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
While the dough chills, create the filling. In a large bowl, whisk the ricotta cheese (or mizithra cheese) until smooth. Add the honey, eggs, cinnamon, and lemon zest, and continue mixing until fully incorporated. Set aside.
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit the prepared pie dish. Carefully transfer the dough into the dish, pressing it into the edges and trimming any excess.
Pour the honey cheese filling into the pie shell, smoothing it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake the honey pie in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature. For an extra touch, sprinkle with a little extra cinnamon or drizzle with honey before serving.
Slice and enjoy your traditional Sifnos Honey Pie either warm or chilled!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.9 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.2 g | 491% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1219 mg | 406% | |
| Sodium | 666 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.6 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.1 g | ||
| Protein | 103.7 g | 207% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 1235 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1113 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
