Healthy Greek Melopita (Honey Cheesecake)
Melopita is a traditional greek honey and cheese dessert that’s beautifully simple and made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. It’s most commonly found on the island of sifnos and is known for its creamy texture, delicate sweetness, and signature honey and cinnamon finish.
Servings 8
Calories 280kcal
Ingredients
- 32 oz Lifeway Farmer’s Cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 cup gluten-free 1:1 flour or oat flour
- 2 tbsp tapioca flour or cornstarch
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 2–3 tbsp Greek yogurt or a splash of milk
- For topping:
- 1/4 –1/3 cup honey
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
- Add the farmer’s cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, honey, vanilla, flour, tapioca, salt, and optional yogurt or milk. Blend again just until smooth and combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly but not wet.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon before slicing.
Notes
Macros (per slice — 8 slices)
With 1/4 cup honey topping:
Calories: ~280
Protein: ~18g
Carbs: ~31g
Fat: ~9g With 1/3 cup honey topping: Calories: ~300
Protein: ~18g
Carbs: ~35g
Fat: ~9g
Protein: ~18g
Carbs: ~31g
Fat: ~9g With 1/3 cup honey topping: Calories: ~300
Protein: ~18g
Carbs: ~35g
Fat: ~9g