Description
Greek Honey Pie is a delightful dessert that combines flaky phyllo pastry with a rich, honey-sweetened filling infused with cinnamon and crunchy walnuts. This indulgent treat evokes the warmth of family gatherings, making it perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare, this pie promises to impress your guests and create lasting memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz), thawed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup high-quality honey
- 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (preferably pure)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a clean surface and cover thawed phyllo dough with a damp cloth.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped walnuts, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well mixed.
- Brush one sheet of phyllo with melted butter; layer five sheets together, brushing each with butter.
- Spoon half of the walnut mixture onto the layered phyllo and fold the edges securely. Brush the top with more melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drizzle additional honey over the hot pie and allow it to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg