Sifnos Honey Pie

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 16
Delectable Sifnos Honey Pie for dessert
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter , room temperature
1 tablespoon ice water
1 lb ricotta cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup honey
4 eggs , beaten to blend
1 tablespoon grated lemon , zest of
cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
550
Sugar
50g
Fat
28g
Sifnos Honey Pie is a traditional Greek dessert made with creamy ricotta cheese, sweet honey, and fragrant cinnamon. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It has a light and fluffy filling and a crumbly, buttery crust that complements the sweet and tangy flavors of the filling perfectly.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2.Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3.Add ice water and mix until the dough holds together.
4.Wrap dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
5.Preheat oven to 350°F.
6.For the filling, in a medium mixing bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and honey.
7.Add beaten eggs and lemon zest, whisking until smooth.
8.On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish.
9.Transfer dough to the prepared dish and trim edges.
10.Pour filling into the crust and sprinkle with cinnamon.
11.Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until filling is set and golden brown.
12.Cool pie on wire rack and serve.

PROS

Sifnos Honey Pie is a unique, delicious dessert that everyone will love.

It’s easy to make and can be enjoyed warm or cold.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It’s not suitable for individuals who are lactose intolerant or have allergies to dairy products.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of protein, calcium, and vitamin A.
The honey in this recipe is a healthier sweetener than refined sugar, and it also contains antioxidants, antibacterial properties, and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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