SIFNOS HONEY PIE

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I read somewhere once that cheesecakes originated in ancient Greece. I think they must have been kind of like this famous pie from the island of Sifnos.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon ice water
1 lb ricotta cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup honey
4 eggs, beaten to blend
1 tablespoon grated lemon, zest of
cinnamon

Steps:

  • For crust: Butter 10 inch pie pan.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into medium bowl.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Knead, adding enough water to form stiff dough (if dough is too soft to handle, wrap in plastic and refrigerate 20 minutes to firm up).
  • Pat dough into prepared pan.
  • Flute edges decoratively.
  • For filling: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350F degrees.
  • Beat cheese, flour, sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon until well-combined.
  • Mix in honey, eggs and peel.
  • Pour filling into crust.
  • Bake until firm, about 50 minutes, covering crust with foil if browning too quickly.
  • Cool completely and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Md Tofayal Ahmed
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pie was easy to make and didn't take too long. I would definitely make this pie again.


Harley Pearson
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I had some trouble finding phyllo dough at my local grocery store, but I was able to find it online. The pie was worth the effort of finding the phyllo dough. It was absolutely delicious! The honey filling was perfectly sweet and the phyllo dough was


Saoud Gabool
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This Sifnos honey pie was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if the honey filling had been less sweet. However, the phyllo dough was delicious and the pie was overall well-made. I would recommend this recipe to someone wh


SaQiB S
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The honey filling is perfectly sweet and the phyllo dough is crispy and flaky. I love that this pie is not too heavy, so it's perfect for a summer dessert. I also appreciate that t


Jack Attack
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This Sifnos honey pie was a hit at our dinner party! Everyone raved about the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. The pie was easy to make and didn't take too long. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert to i


Paras Nayak
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I'm not a huge fan of honey, but I decided to give this pie a try and I'm glad I did! The honey flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the overall taste of the pie was delicious. I would definitely make this pie again.


Mthobisi Ndlanzi
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This Sifnos honey pie was delicious! The honey filling was perfectly sweet and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting dessert to try.


Jaslyn
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I loved the unique flavor of this pie. The honey filling was sweet and flavorful, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would definitely make this pie again.


RK Gemar 45
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This pie was a bit too time-consuming for me. I had to make the phyllo dough from scratch, which took a long time. The pie was delicious, but I'm not sure if I would make it again unless I had a lot of time on my hands.


Zoey Masdea
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This Sifnos honey pie was a labor of love, but it was worth it! The pie was absolutely delicious. The honey filling was perfectly sweet and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would definitely make this pie again for a special occasion.


Gildan Official
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this pie with ease. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The pie turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I'm so glad I decided to give this recipe a try.


Marque Jeppesen
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This Sifnos honey pie was a delicious and unique dessert. I had never had anything like it before. The honey filling was sweet and flavorful, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a


Sumitrauniyar8
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pie was easy to make and didn't take too long. I would definitely make this pie again.


Deki
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I had some trouble finding phyllo dough at my local grocery store, but I was able to find it online. The pie was worth the effort of finding the phyllo dough. It was absolutely delicious! The honey filling was perfectly sweet and the phyllo dough was


Henry Andrew
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This Sifnos honey pie was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if the honey filling had been less sweet. However, the phyllo dough was delicious and the pie was overall well-made. I would recommend this recipe to someone wh


Nicole Jaime
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The honey filling is perfectly sweet and the phyllo dough is crispy and flaky. I love that this pie is not too heavy, so it's perfect for a summer dessert. I also appreciate that t


Ashley Smith
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This Sifnos honey pie was a hit at our dinner party! Everyone raved about the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. The pie was easy to make and didn't take too long. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert to i


mahwish khan
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I'm not a big fan of honey, but I decided to give this pie a try and I'm glad I did! The honey flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the overall taste of the pie was delicious. The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky, and the filling was creamy a


Mozammel Hossain
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This Sifnos honey pie was a delightful treat! The combination of the flaky phyllo dough, sweet honey filling, and aromatic spices was simply irresistible. I followed the recipe precisely and the pie turned out perfectly. My family and friends loved i


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