Ingredients
– Fresh ricotta cheese (or substitutions like anthotyro, myzithra, or homemade ricotta)
– Honey (preferably high-quality local wildflower)
– Eggs at room temperature
– Corn starch (also known as corn flour, with possible substitutes like rice flour or potato starch)
– Vanilla extract
– Extra honey for drizzling
– Ground cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: to 180 degrees Celsius and grease your 20 cm springform pan to prevent sticking.
2-In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, honey, eggs at room temperature, and vanilla extract for even blending.
3-Add the corn starch to the mixture and stir until everything is smooth, incorporating substitutions like rice flour if needed.
4-Pour the batter into the pan, ensuring it’s spread evenly for uniform baking.
5-Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, checking that the center is set without any wobble, and adjust time based on your pan size.
6-Allow the pie to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove and cool fully before adding the honey drizzle and cinnamon dusting.
Last Step:
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🍳 Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter and to avoid lumps.
🥛 Use fresh whole milk ricotta and strain if watery to ensure a firm texture.
🍋 Optional: add grated lemon zest to the batter for a fragrant citrus note.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 226 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Protein: 11 g