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Greek pastries

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Portokalopita - Greek orange cake with syrup

73 · 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
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
Bougatsa - Greece's Best Pastry You've Never Heard Of

Bougatsa is a Greek pastry that ranks among the highest of any treats we've tried the world over. So next time you find yourself in Greece, try it!

The perfect dessert. Buttery Phyllo filled with sweet custard then drizzled with honey syrup. #greekdesserts #desserts #greekrecipes #phyllo #dimitrasdishes

74 · The perfect dessert. Buttery Phyllo filled with sweet custard then drizzled with honey syrup. #greekdesserts #desserts #greekrecipes #phyllo #dimitrasdishes

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Orange, Juice of
Refrigerated
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 2 Eggs, whole
Condiments
  • 1 cup Honey
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Cinnamon, Ground
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Semolina flour
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract, pure
Bread & Baked Goods
  • 1 lb Phyllo pastry
Dairy
  • 1/2 lb Butter, unsalted
  • 3 cups Whole milk
Liquids
  • 2 cups Water
Other
  • Zest of a small orange
Bougatsa - Crispy Filo Pastry Filled With Warm Custard Cream

235 · This Bougatsa pastry is made of velvety custard cream tucked inside a very crispy filo and served with plenty of icing sugar and cinnamon on top!

Ingredients

Refrigerated
  • 4 Eggs, large
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Cinnamon, ground
  • 40 g Cornstarch
  • 1 Icing sugar
  • 100 g Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Bread & Baked Goods
  • 1 package Phyllo pastry sheets
Dairy
  • 200 g Butter
  • 1 liter Milk, fresh
There are so many delicious traditional Greek dishes! Plus when it comes to Mediterranean food, Greek cuisine is probably the most well known in the Europe food category and worldwide for travel fodies all over the world. If you’re wondering what Greece food to try while on vacation then get ready for some tasty time by checking out these 10 must-try traditional foods from Greece, some of the best vacation food you can eat!

There are so many delicious traditional Greek dishes! Plus when it comes to Mediterranean food, Greek cuisine is probably the most well known in the Europe food category and worldwide for travel fodies all over the world. If you’re wondering what Greece food to try while on vacation then get ready for some tasty time by checking out these 10 must-try traditional foods from Greece, some of the best vacation food you can eat!

Wondering what the best Greek desserts are? From the famous baklava of Cyprus to the tasty galaktoboureko of Crete, Greek dessert recipes are traditional favorites that tantalize the taste buds. Here are 19+ of the BEST Greek dessert recipes to try!

Wondering what the best Greek desserts are? From baklava, to galaktoboureko, and more. Here are 19+ of the BEST Greek dessert recipes to try!

Galatopita, Greek milk custard pie

5 · Galatopita is a classic Greek milk custard pie made with semolina.

Ingredients

Refrigerated
  • 5 Eggs
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Semolina, fine
  • 1 1/3 cups Sugar
Dairy
  • 2 liters 2% milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
Melopita Recipe (Greek Honey Pie)

25 · 55 minutes · Try my recipe for melopita, the honey and cheese pie from Sifnos. This traditional Greek recipe is essentially a crustless cheesecake, but without all the fuss - there's no water bath or fancy equipment required, not even a stand mixer!

Ingredients

Refrigerated
  • 3 Eggs
Condiments
  • 160 ml Honey
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 tbsp Corn starch
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
Dairy
  • 600 g Ricotta cheese, fresh
Greek Baklava Recipe

36 · This Greek Baklava recipe makes a crispy and impressive sweet dessert! With walnuts and cinnamon layered between flaky phyllo dough brushed with melted butter, it's baked and then drizzled with sugar and sweet syrup!

Ingredients

Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 lb Walnuts
Dairy
  • 1 1/4 cups Butter, salted
Liquids
  • 3/4 cup Water

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Spanakopita is a savory Greek spinach pie and is traditionally made of steamed spinach, onions, feta and wrapped in a flaky phyllo dough. This snack has deep Greek origins and has significant cultural orientation. Spanakopita makes for a great appetizer or a light afternoon snack. Everyone has their own version of this snack and I prepared mine with cooked spinach, feta, leeks and scallions inside a braided puff pastry shell. Follow on Instagram @tessiefoodculture