Greek Honey Pie
Experience the delights of Greece with this sumptuous Greek Honey Pie. Featuring a flaky crust enveloping a luscious honey filling, this dessert is elevated by hints of cinnamon and the nutty crunch of almonds. Perfect for any occasion, it evokes memories of family gatherings and brings warmth to your table. Indulge in a slice of this sweet treasure and transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold)
- ½ cup sugar
- ¾ cup high-quality honey
- 2 large eggs (fresh)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped almonds (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until dough forms. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick; transfer to a pie pan, trimming excess.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, honey, sugar, cinnamon, and chopped almonds until combined. Pour into prepared crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden brown. Cool for at least an hour before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg