Melopita Greek Honey Cheesecake
Melopita is a deliciously cheesy Greek dessert, easy to prepare with rich flavors of honey and cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 17.5 ounces ricotta strained
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/3 cup honey runny; plus extra for drizzling
- 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 tablespoon lemon zest optional
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 320 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch round springform pan with olive oil or line with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Drain any excess water from the ricotta cheese by wrapping it in a cheesecloth and squeezing out any excess.
- In a large bowl, add the ricotta and whisk until smooth. Next, whisk in the eggs, honey, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 to 60 minutes, or until the cake is set in the middle and lightly golden on top.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 to 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle some runny honey on top for extra sweetness.
Notes
Melopita is a deliciously cheesy dessert using a few ingredients like ricotta, eggs, honey, cornstarch, and cinnamon.