Greek Honey Pie or Melopita Recipe

Ingredients (16)

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon brandy, or cognac
• 2 tablespoons ice water
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 pound myzitrha cheese, soft, or ricotta cheese
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, from 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey, for garnish
• Ground cinnamon, for garnish