Description
Honey pie from Greece brings sweet comfort straight to your table with minimal fuss. Delicate layers of phyllo and honey create a simple dessert that connects you directly to Mediterranean traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup semolina flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup honey, warmed
Spice and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter.
- Layer 4 phyllo sheets in the dish, brushing each with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Ensure sheets are centered and hang slightly over dish edges.
- Layer the remaining 4 phyllo sheets, again brushing each with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Press down gently to create an even base.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk 3 eggs with ¾ cup sugar until smooth and pale yellow.
- Add 1 cup semolina flour, 2 cups whole milk, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until mixture is completely integrated.
- Pour the semolina mixture evenly over the prepared phyllo base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Top the filling with one final phyllo sheet, brushing it with remaining melted butter.
- Score the top sheet lightly with a sharp knife to create diamond or square patterns.
- Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until the top turns golden brown and filling sets completely.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
- Warm ½ cup honey and drizzle over the entire pie surface.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds across the top before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even blending of the semolina filling.
- Toast sesame seeds carefully in a dry skillet to release their nutty flavor without burning.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute phyllo with gluten-free pastry sheets or almond flour-based pastry.
- When drizzling honey, warm it slightly to create a beautiful glossy finish and help it spread evenly across the pie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg