Galaktoboureko is a delicious and popular greek dessert, made with phyllo, melted butter, creamy custard, and sweet syrup.
Galaktoboureko
Vasilopita
Vasilopita is a Greek New Year’s Day cake that contains a hidden coin which gives good luck for one year to the person who receives it. This cake is linked to Saint Basil’s day, January 1, in most of Greece.
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of varying recipes depending on the region of Greece and the tradition kept in each household.
Pasta Flora
Pasta flora is a simple but delicious tart, most often made with apricot preserves. It is wonderful with an afternoon coffee or tea. You can substitute with other fruit preserves, such as peach, strawberry, raspberry, or cherry.
Portokalia me Meli
Portokalia me meli translates to oranges with honey. Fresh fruit has always been a staple in Greek cuisine, and most people think of watermelon as the most popular fruit of Greece. However, there are orange-producing regions of Greece, such as the Peloponnese and Western regions, where you will find oranges as the ‘star’.
It just takes a couple of minutes to make this beautiful and healthy dessert, as you only need a couple of oranges, honey, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Mandolato
Mandolato is the Greek version of Italian nougat, made with honey, almonds, and pistachios.
Mandolato is mainly found on the Ionian islands, which is understandable since the Ionian Islands were once under Venetian rule.
Karithopita
Walnuts (karithia) are plentiful in Greece and are incorporated in many dessert recipes. Karithopita is a very popular dessert, especially in Kefalonia, which is one of the beautiful Ionian Islands. Like the more traditional versions of karithopita, or walnut cake, this recipe uses mostly semolina for its base.
Koulourakia
There are hundreds of recipes for koulourakia, or Easter Greek cookies, out there. However, this particular recipe is hands down my favorite, because of the bright citrus flavors and the almost shortbread-like texture.
Baklava
Baklava is probably THE most popular Greek dessert, made with nuts, cinnamon, and phyllo. It is found at every Greek restaurant, and every Greek household. It is made for special occasions as well as for family dinners.
Revani Orange Cake
Revani, or orange cake, is incredibly popular and served all over Greece. Enjoy it with ice cream, whipped cream, or simply with a cup of Greek coffee. This particular version is very traditional, made with the whole orange and semolina.
Rizogalo
Rizogalo, or rice pudding, is something we make quite often in our household, and this recipe is by far the easiest and creamiest.
Many rizogalo recipes call for egg yolks, but I much prefer it without.