Combining the natural sweetness of watermelon with a touch of Mediterranean flair, this pie is the perfect treat for warm weather and a wonderful way to enjoy the flavors of Greece.
This is a traditional watermelon pie recipe from the beautiful island of Milos, shared with Chef’s Pencil by Greek celebrity chef Giorgos Tsoulis.
Greek Watermelon Pie
Giorgos Tsoulis
A traditional watermelon pie recipe from the beautiful island of Milos in Greece.
Preheat the oven to 180° C/356° F with convection setting.
Place a colander over a bowl, add the watermelon, and, wearing disposable gloves, crush it with your hands to break it into pieces. Strain the liquid into another bowl.
Add the flour, sugar, walnuts, honey, and cinnamon. Mix with your hands until the dough is uniform.
Spray a 35×25 cm (~14×10-inch) rectangular baking dish with olive oil and evenly sprinkle half the sesame seeds on the bottom ensuring it is completely covered.
Spread the pie dough evenly over the entire surface of the dish, covering the sesame seeds. Press it with your hands, sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds, and bake for 40-45 minutes.
Remove the watermelon pie from the oven, cut into pieces and serve.
Notes
Chef’s tip: Ensure the pie has a thickness of about 2 cm (3 quarter of an inch), creating a brittle-like appearance when sliced into pieces. Watermelon pie can be enjoyed either warm or cold.
Celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis specializes in modern Mediterranean cuisine and his recipes are widely appreciated not just in Greece and Cyprus but also around the world.
He has been the executive chef of numerous successful Greek restaurants, while at the same time hosting many popular culinary TV shows in Greece and Cyprus. Giorgos Tsoulis is passionate about educating his fans in more sustainable and healthy cooking and eating while making the most of the flavors of the ingredients.
As sustainable cuisine ambassador for WWF Hellas, he plays a key role in cooking activations that relate to the European #Eat4Change program, as well as the #Farm2Fork program.