Description
A simple and comforting Greek dessert made with honey, cheese, and a hint of lemon, featuring a puffy golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix the ricotta cheese until smooth.
- Add the eggs, sugar, honey, and lemon zest to the cheese and mix well.
- Pour the batter into a greased pie dish.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon before baking.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and slightly puffy.
- Let it cool before serving, or enjoy warm.
Notes
Let the cheese sit at room temperature before mixing for better flavor. Do not overbake; it should have a slight wobble in the center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg