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
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.
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Ethan Mehner
[email protected]I love the fact that this pie is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Prince Busia
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Aavash Tamang
[email protected]This pie is a great way to use up leftover filo dough. I always have some in my freezer and it's great to have a recipe that uses it up.
Md parves Khan
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my pie didn't turn out as golden brown as the picture. It's still delicious though!
Fatima L Bamalli
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can make it. I highly recommend it!
Sa Is
[email protected]I made this pie for my Greek grandmother and she said it was the best honey pie she's ever had. That's a huge compliment coming from her!
Eli Compton
[email protected]I've never had Sifnos honey pie before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This pie is amazing!
leule sisay
[email protected]This pie is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to transport and everyone loves it.
Adeelpari Adeelpari
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie turned out really dry. I think I may have overcooked it.
Tsentse Wame
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious pie that's perfect for any occasion.
Millad Maldar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of honey, but this pie was surprisingly delicious! The honey flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Nasir Ghani
[email protected]The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add a little bit more honey to the filling. I found it to be a bit too tart for my taste.
Niya Curry
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find.
Md Ismail hossan
[email protected]This pie is a real showstopper! I made it for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Nerob Shokal444
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The filo dough is crispy and flaky, and the filling is perfectly sweet and creamy.
denky info tv
[email protected]This Sifnos honey pie is a real hidden gem! The combination of honey, cinnamon, and orange zest creates a unique and delicious flavor that's both sweet and tangy.