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Greek sweets

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Greek Custard Pie - Galaktoboureko

2 · If you want this delicate custard wrapped up by layers of thin, crunchy phyllo bathed in delicious, succulent syrup, you should make galaktoboureko, the famous Greek custard pie.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 Lemon, zest
Refrigerated
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • 4 Eggs
Baking & Spices
  • 2 Cinnamon stick
  • 4 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Semolina, fine
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Bread & Baked Goods
  • 12 sheets 1 package phyllo pastry
Dairy
  • 1 1/4 cup Butter
  • 8 cups Whole milk, fresh
Liquids
  • 2 cups Water
portokalopita-Greek orange cake with syrup

70 · Portokalopita is an orange cake with yogurt, phyllo dough and syrup very popular in Greece. Full of orange flavor is the ultimate dessert for every occasion.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 2 Orange, zest of
Refrigerated
  • 4 Eggs, large
Baking & Spices
  • 20 g Baking powder
  • 450 g Phyllo dough, dried and cut into pieces
  • 785 g Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Oils & Vinegars
  • 265 g Corn oil
Dairy
  • 200 g Greek yogurt 2, fat
Liquids
  • 765 g Water
These amazing Traditional Greek honey cookies are very soft, soaked in syrup and coated with honey and walnuts. A scrumptious Christmas treat you shouldn't miss!

88 · 35 minutes · Soaked in syrup, full of Christmas flavors and spices, amazingly soft and crumbly. These Greek Honey Cookies are truly the best!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Orange peel
Condiments
  • 150 g Honey
  • 1 Honey
Baking & Spices
  • 550 g All purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Clove, ground
  • 4 Cloves, dried
  • 1/3 tsp Nutmeg, ground
  • 125 g Semolina, fine
  • 700 g Sugar
Oils & Vinegars
  • 250 g Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 Walnuts, ground
Drinks
  • 125 ml Orange juice, fresh
Liquids
  • 530 ml Water
Other
  • ¼ teaspoon vanillin powder or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Orange zested
Karithopita (Greek Walnut Cake) | Olive & Mango

A spiced walnut cake doused in a spiced simple syrup (poke cake)

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Lemon, Zest of
Refrigerated
  • 5 Eggs
Baking & Spices
  • 1 1/2 cups Ap flour
  • 3 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 tsp Cloves, whole
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 cup Walnuts plus more, toasted
Dairy
  • 3/4 cup Butter
  • 3/4 cup Milk warmed but not, hot
Liquids
  • 2 cups Water
Easy to make Halva recipe - typical Greek Dessert Recipe and also a dairy free dessert from Greece. Perfect with a Greek coffee or espresso!

Greek Halva Recipe - Greek dessert

Ingredients

Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 3 Cinnamon sticks
  • 5 Cloves
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Semolina
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 18 Walnut
Liquids
  • 3 cups Water
Vasilopita- A sweet, orangey, delicious bread traditionally served on New Year's day. A coin is hidden inside and whoever gets it has good luck for the year.

79 · 70 minutes · Vasilopita, or Greek New Year's Bread, is a sweet yeasted egg bread scented with orange and traditionally served on New Year's day. A coin is hidden inside and whoever gets it has good luck for the year.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Orange, zest of large
Refrigerated
  • 4 Plus 1 eggs
Baking & Spices
  • 2 packages Active dry yeast
  • 7 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 Sesame seeds
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, extra-virgin
Dairy
  • 2 cups Milk
The Ultimate Christmas Cookie: White as snow-Greek Butter Cookies-Kourabiedes, a delicious shortbread type cookie that melts in your mouth!

3 · 50 minutes · The Ultimate Christmas Cookie: White as snow-Greek Butter Cookies-Kourabiedes, a delicious shortbread type cookie that melts in your mouth!

Ingredients

Refrigerated
  • 1 Egg yolk
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 3 cups Cake flour
  • 4 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
Nuts & Seeds
  • 3/4 cup Almonds, toasted
Dairy
  • 1 cup Butter
Beer, Wine & Liquor
  • 1 tbsp Cognac or brandy or ouzo
Liquids
  • 1 Rosewater
Revani, Syrup Soaked Semolina Cake

2 · This Revani Recipe is of a light texture and moist, and not too sweet. You can serve it as is or sprinkled with pistachios, grated coconut, or whipped cream

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Juice of a lemon
  • 1/4 tsp Zest of a lemon
Refrigerated
  • 4 Eggs, large
Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 cup All purpose flour plus
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 cup Semolina
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract, pure
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
Liquids
  • 2 cups Water
Other
  • 1 cup And 2 tbsp sugar
  • Optional - a few strips of lemon, lime or orange peel
Kourabiedes – Greek Christmas Cookies – Tina's Chic Corner

I have one more cookie recipe you, just in time for Christmas. These cookies are a traditional Greek cookie served at Christmas time. They are like a shortbread cookie with almonds and covered in a…

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Greek Honey Christmas Cookies
This Greek Easter bread is always favorite! Sweet. Dense. And as delicious as it is meaningful for the season!
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