Greek Honey and Cheese Tart (Melopita) Recipe

Name: Greek Honey and Cheese Tart (Melopita) Recipe
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: For the crust:; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon loosely packed, finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons); 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; For the filling:; 1 pound manouri cheese, large dice; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup clover honey; 1 tablespoon loosely packed, finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

"Though this tart is traditionally filled with fresh, unsalted myzithra cheese (which can be difficult to find in the United States) or whole-milk ricotta, we discovered that manouri, another Greek cheese that’s fresh and lightly salted, complements the sweet honey and lemony crust. What to buy: Manouri can be found at some supermarkets (like Whole Foods), most cheese shops, and Greek grocers. This recipe was featured as part of our Greek Easter Celebration menu...."

INGREDIENTS

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For the crust:

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8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted

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1/4 cup granulated sugar

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1 tablespoon loosely packed, finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)

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1/4 teaspoon fine salt

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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

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For the filling:

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1 pound manouri cheese, large dice

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2 large eggs

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1/2 cup clover honey

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1 tablespoon loosely packed, finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)

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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

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