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Do you ever want to find desserts that look great but are easy to make? This Melopita is absolutely one of those desserts. It is embarrassingly easy but do not tell anyone. The first time I made this dessert, I had no idea what it was or what it’s origin was. As you know, I am all about the theme. The meal has to be consistent from start to finish. You also know that I like to know where recipes originated.
Melopita
So I did as I like to do, I googled it. One of the options was from a blog called Souvlaki for the Soul. How perfect. The blog title has soul in it and he is Greek. As he explains, Melopita has its origins from Greek islands. The word Melopita translates as honey pie. But this pie has cheese as he explains. He goes on further to explain that the original cheese was known as anthotyros. This is a traditional Greek cheese. It is very similar to ricotta. Ricotta is what option we have to use here in the States.
The whole recipe only has six ingredients. 90% of the ingredients is the ricotta cheese. The cheese is mixed with honey and eggs. Simply whisk the ingredients together and put into a baking dish. The cheese mixture is then baked in the oven. That is it. It is ridiculously easy. Remember, you promised not to tell anyone. The dish is finished by pouring honey over it. Crazy. Bake some cheese, pour honey over it, and you will want to make this dessert again and again.
The ingredients include the ricotta, honey, eggs,corn flour, vanilla, salt and cinnamon.
Ingredients
All the ingredients but the cinnamon in the bowl.
Ingredients in Bowl
Whisk the ingredients together and pour into a baking dish.
In Baking Pan
It comes out of the oven with a golden brown color.
Dish After Baking
- 1 container ricotta
- 5 – 6 tbsp honey
- 3 eggs
- 1Tbsp corn flour
- ½ tsp salt
- vanilla or lemon zest for flavor
- Cinnamon for topping
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- In a bowl, add in all ingredients and whisk until completely incorporated.
- Spray a baking dish with canola spray. Pour the Melópita batter into the baking dish.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until golden.
- Before serving, dust generously with cinnamon and finish by drizzling with as much honey as you like.
The final dish.
Plated
This looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it. Quick question…is corn flour the same as corn meal? Can I substitute all purpose flour? Thanks!
From the same grain but the corn meal is much finer and it becomes white in color. So it could work but it is not the same thing.
Not seen anything quite like this but adding it to my “to make” list!
Let me know if you do.
I’ve gotta make this ASAP! Looks amazing.
Thx Justine.
Is that the 2 pound container of ricotta…can’t wait to make it this coming weekend
Betty, it was just 1 – 8 ounce container of ricotta. Please let me know if you do try this recipe. You will not be disappointed.
I absolutely LUST after this dessert.
Fabulous. Thank you for posting it!
Thank you Carol.
What a gorgeous recipe Peter! One I had never heard of before! YUM! Pinned and shared!
Thx Joanne.
This looks fantastic! Gorgeous cake and so flavorful, wow!
You need to try this recipe. You will really like it.
Oh yum, this looks amazing! I’ve never heard of it before, looks gorgeous though 🙂
Thx Becca.
I have visited Greece many times and have had this delicious pie, have to try your recipe, so excited I found it! Nettie
Thank you so much Nettie.
My gosh I am drooling over this. I love it
Bintu, it is so easy and delicious.
Ricotta and honey together! This looks like the perfect combo to me!! 🙂
Del, it is delicious.