Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, combine gluten-free or all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar. Pulse in the cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add vinegar and ice water to the crumb mixture in the processor. Pulse until the dough begins to come together, then transfer the dough to a clean surface, shape it into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove one disc of dough from the fridge and roll it out on a floured surface into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Carefully transfer the rolled dough to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it evenly along the sides and bottom. Prick the base with a fork and refrigerate again for 15 minutes.
- Place parchment paper over the chilled crust and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Par-bake in your preheated oven for 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk the large eggs and honey together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add ground cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the egg-honey mix. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Gently fold in the ricotta cheese (or myzithra) until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Pour the filling into the cooled, par-baked crust and smooth the top. Bake for approximately 25–35 minutes, or until the filling is just set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for about 1–2 hours. For best flavor and texture, chill the pie in the refrigerator before serving.
- When ready to serve, drizzle with extra honey and sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for added sweetness and visual appeal.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure your unsalted butter is cold for a flaky crust and use large eggs at room temperature for the best filling texture.
