Description
Golden Greek Honey Pie is a delightful Mediterranean dessert featuring layers of buttery phyllo dough filled with a creamy semolina custard, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and finished with a drizzle of warm honey and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. This enchanting pie offers a perfect balance of crisp texture and smooth sweetness, making it ideal for any special occasion or a cozy family treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Phyllo Layers
- 1 package Phyllo Dough (keep covered with a damp towel while working)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted for brushing on phyllo)
Custard Filling
- 1 cup Semolina Flour
- 3 large Eggs
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 cups Whole Milk (can substitute with almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Topping
- 1/2 cup Honey (warmed for easier drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the pie.
- Layer Phyllo Base: Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the greased baking dish and brush it generously with melted butter. Repeat this process with six more sheets, layering each carefully and brushing each sheet with butter to build a crisp, golden base.
- Prepare Custard Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together semolina flour, eggs, granulated sugar, whole milk, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous, forming the flavorful custard.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the custard filling evenly over the layered phyllo base in the baking dish, ensuring it is well distributed.
- Add Top Phyllo Layers: Cover the custard with a final layer of phyllo sheets, brushing each sheet lightly with melted butter. Once layered, lightly score the top with a knife to allow steam to escape and for easy slicing after baking.
- Bake: Place the assembled pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is beautifully golden brown and the custard is set.
- Cool and Finish: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. Warm the honey and drizzle it generously over the pie, then finish by sprinkling the toasted sesame seeds on top for added texture and nutty flavor.
Notes
- Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel at all times to prevent it from drying out.
- You can substitute whole milk with almond milk to make the recipe dairy-free.
- Scoring the top phyllo before baking helps with clean slicing after baking.
- Make sure the honey is warmed slightly to drizzle smoothly over the pie.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.
