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A golden-brown Greek honey pie on a rustic serving dish.

Proven way to grow 5 Greek Honey Pie recipes

This comprehensive guide provides five delicious Greek Honey Pie recipes, offering a variety of flavors and textures for every preference. Each recipe is designed to be easy to follow, ensuring a delightful baking experience and mouth-watering results.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • baking dish
  • baking pan

Ingredients
  

Common Ingredients for all pies

  • 1 package phyllo pastry
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 lemon peel
  • 2 cloves

Recipe 1: Classic Galaktoboureko

  • 1 cup semolina
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Recipe 2: Melopita with Feta

  • 2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Recipe 3: Portokalopita (Orange Pie)

  • 1 package dried phyllo, shredded
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest

Recipe 4: Karidopita (Walnut Cake)

  • 2 cups walnuts, ground
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 4 eggs

Recipe 5: Bougatsa with Honey Syrup

  • 1/2 cup custard powder
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

General Instructions for Syrup (applies to all recipes)

  • To prepare the honey syrup for any of the pies, combine honey, sugar, water, cinnamon stick, lemon peel, and cloves in a saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Recipe 1: Classic Galaktoboureko

  • For the custard, whisk semolina, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
  • Layer buttered phyllo sheets in a baking dish, pour in the custard, and top with more buttered phyllo. Bake until golden brown.
  • Pour the cooled honey syrup over the hot pie and let it soak in before serving.

Recipe 2: Melopita with Feta

  • Mix crumbled feta, ricotta, eggs, and orange zest to create the filling. Place a layer of buttered phyllo in your baking dish.
  • Spread the cheese mixture over the phyllo, then cover with more buttered phyllo. Bake until golden.
  • Once baked, drizzle generously with the cooled honey syrup.

Recipe 3: Portokalopita (Orange Pie)

  • Shred the dried phyllo and mix it with Greek yogurt, eggs, orange juice, and orange zest. Pour into a baking dish.
  • Bake until set and lightly browned. Once out of the oven, immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot pie.

Recipe 4: Karidopita (Walnut Cake)

  • Combine ground walnuts, flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, beat eggs until fluffy, then fold into the dry ingredients.
  • Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Once the cake is baked and still warm, douse it with the cool honey syrup.

Recipe 5: Bougatsa with Honey Syrup

  • Whisk custard powder, milk, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, forming a custard.
  • Layer buttered phyllo in a baking dish, spread the custard over it, and top with more buttered phyllo sheets. Bake until golden.
  • As soon as it is removed from the oven, pour the cooled honey syrup over the hot bougatsa.

Notes

For best results, allow each pie to cool completely and absorb the syrup before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or chopped nuts if desired.