Method
Prep:30min  ›  Cook:50min  ›  Ready in:1hr20min 

1. Stir together 225g flour and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl. Rub in butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Stir in water a tablespoon at a time, just until the dough comes together and is no longer dry. Form into a ball, and wrap with plastic; refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas mark 4.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and line a 25cm tart tin. Trim excess from the edges of the tin. Pierce the bottom of the dough several times with a fork, then set aside.
4. Beat eggs in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 4 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and half of the cinnamon; continue beating until firm peaks form. Beat in honey, then fold in the cheese until evenly combined. Pour the filling into the prepared pastry case and smooth the top of the pie with a moistened knife.
5. Bake in preheated oven until the centre is set and the top is dark golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes. Once finished, remove from oven, and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon.

Note:

Mizithra comes in both a fresh, soft variety and a hard, aged variety. Ensure that you use the fresh and soft mizithra in this recipe.

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