Mizithropita (Greek Baked Ricotta and Honey Pie)
If you want to try your hand at making fresh ricotta, find our recipe in the Dairy Basics Recipe Type filter.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 1/2 cups fresh ricotta
- 1/2 cup honey, additional for drizzling
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Fresh blueberries
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 slice
Calories: 270
Carbohydrate: 28g (9%)
Protein: 11g (22%)
Total Fat: 13g (20%)
Saturated Fat: 8g (40%)
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 115mg (38%)
Sodium: 105mg (4%)
Dietary Fiber: 0g (0%)
Calcium: 15%
*These values are approximate. Per serving, based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8-inch springform pan with butter. Set aside.
Beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until well combined (about 2-3 minutes). Add in ricotta, almond extract, honey and lemon juice to bowl and mix until combined (about 1 minute).
Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45-60 minutes or until it has browned and set in the center.
Drizzle with additional honey and blueberries before serving.
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