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Greek desserts are the perfect Mediterranean desserts with healthy ingredients and rich flavor profiles. Since Greece is famous for food, its desserts provide much more flavors than its food. And if you haven’t tried Greek desserts, I bet you are missing the best desserts around the world. From Baklava to Loukoumades, I’ve listed the most delicious and easy to make Greek desserts you must try at home. Try these and surprise your guests, whether at a family get-together or a party at home.
Cookies
Melomakarona
Melomakarona are the tender and soft cookies scented with cinnamon and orange, soaked in honey syrup, and then covered with walnuts. These cookies are irresistible; even if you are diet-conscious and want sugar-free desserts, Melomakarona is the perfect dessert due to its lactose-free nature. These cookies are the perfect treat as an Easter dessert, Christmas, or a New Year party.
Kourabiedes
Kourabiede is an easy Greek dessert that is originally a biscuit with buttery flavors. Its key ingredients include almonds, rosewater, fresh butter, and sweet icing sugar. This classic greek biscuit served as wedding cakes among Greeks. Each bite melts instantly and fills your mouth with divine flavors.
Koulourakia
If you haven’t heard about Koulourakia, they are small-sized baked cookies. Aside from the usual ingredients, they are flavored with orange extracts, cocoa, cinnamon, mastika, and other traditional Greek ingredients. They are also baked in varying sizes and shapes.
Amygdalota
I guess ancient Greeks were quite fond of baked cookies, the variations of which we have listed in our blog. Amygdalota might look similar to kourabiedes, but they give a different texture. They have almonds for the crunch and also require hydrosol.
Lazarakia (Greek Easter Cookies)
Lazarakia is the traditional Greek bread that greeks love for breakfast. Whether you are a Greek or not, you will love these easter cookies that are simple to make and quick to bake before serving. The best part is that you can give them any of your favorite shapes.
Moustokouloura (Must-Flavored Cookies)
If you want to try something unique, you must try moustokoloura. These crunchy cookies have something that will give your taste buds a delightful harmony of crunch and sweetness. The best thing is that these cookies don’t contain any dairy products—a complementary treat with your coffee or tea.
Cakes
Karithopita (Greek Walnut Cake)
Karithopita is a traditional Greek walnut cake that is soaked in syrup. If you want to enjoy a nutty treat, there is nothing better than a Karithopita. The best thing is its regional ingredient variations. Some modern recipes of this cake also contain cocoa and chocolate to enhance its flavor profile.
Portokalopita (Orange Cake)
If it is about portokalopita or Greek orange cake, you can expect more than a cake dessert. Made with phyllo dough, light orange syrup, eggs, vegetable oil, yogurt and sugar, this soft and spongy cake is sure to please your guest for Christmas or Easter clebration. You can make it with semolina or flour instead of phyllo pastry.
Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s Cake)
This is perhaps the most exciting Greek dessert, as it is associated with the memory of Saint Basil. Plus, there is a hidden coin inside this New Year’s cake. And one who finds it out is thought to be lucky in the upcoming year! Interesting isn’t it?
Ravaní (Greek Semolina Cake)
Ravani is the new cake version with sweetest flavors. Grab semolina, sugar, flour, and yogurt. Orange zest adds the flavors, and soaking into the syrup makes it yummier. Coat the cake with sugar, water, and lemonade syrup; it’s delicious. I love serving this cake with the walnuts and whipped cream on the top.
Breads & Pastries
Tsoureki
Tsoureki is full of rich flavors of aromatic spices, including Mahlab and mastic, which gives it a pleasing smell. If someone makes it at home, its aroma even reached to the neighbourhood. The best thing about this dessert is that it is prepared in two days; on the first day, you knead the dough and then freeze it, and on the second day, the dough becomes ready for baking. It is best serves as a breakfast or coffee snack.
Greek Baklava
Greek Baklava is the most popular Greek pastry and an excellent option if you want a traditional sweet. The spiciness of cardamon and cinnamon and the filling of pistachios, pecans, and walnuts make it heavenly for your taste buds. A great dessert for holiday parties, anniversaries, or Christmas.
Galaktoboureko
Galaktoboureko has the perfect golden and crispy appearance that appeals to everyone. Every bite of golden crispy Galaktoboureko is super creamy and melts in the mouth. The melting butter topping, the creamy custard and the scented syrup are the perfect combinations for creamy dessert lovers. It is an easy to make Greek phyllo dessert and one of the most famous desserts in Greek restaurants.
Bougatsa
Bougatsa is a super creamy dessert that looks Galaktoboureko in appearance. It also contains creamy custard, crispy phyllo, and topping of melted butter. In the end, it is sprinkled with cinnamon and icing sugar, adding more sweetness to this delicious dessert.
Diples
Diples are the amazing traditional Greek dessert. Diples have the sweetest taste because of honey coating and the addition of nutty walnuts make it an irresistible treat for festive. On special occasions, you can make them in groups to serve a big crowd.
Saragli
Saragli is similar to baklawa dessert, which has signature ingredients of Greeks desserts. You cannot resist these sweet rolls due to the most delicious combo of cinnamon and walnut fillings. The aroma of cinnamon and cloves will take you to another world of flavor after having one bite of these rolls.
Pies And Tarts
Kolokithopita (Pumpkin Pie)
If you love pumpkin desserts – the Kolokithopita is a great pumpkin pie that you can expect. The crust’s crunch and the pumpkin filling’s softness will fill your mouth with flavors. To make this pie, you’ll need phyllo dough, pumpkin, sugar, and spices like clove, cinnamon, and olive oil. Have this pie with a cup of coffee for a perfect pairing.
Sokolatopita (Greek Chocolate Pie)
Moist, dense, and soft Sokolatopita is a famous dessert for its sweet flavors. With just a few ingredients, it tastes heavenly and sweet. The best thing about this dessert is that it is made in the traditional way, like using cocoa powder instead of chocolate. You don’t even need a mixer to make it.
Melopita
If you are looking for a delicious treat for your taste buds, then Melopita is the best pick. It is a simple yet delightful dessert that will satisfy your cravings. The natural sweetness of honey perfectly pairs with the creaminess of ricotta and creates an irresistible texture that leaves a long-lasting impression on your palate.
Sweets
Loukoumades
Loukoumades are delightful, sweet balls filled with honey, and a crispy golden appearance. The covering of honey syrup, garnishing of chopped walnuts, and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder give them the perfect delicious and sweet taste. They serve perfectly at dinner to give a sweet taste to your tooth.
Pasteli
Pasteli is very simple and quick to make at home. This snack is perfect for those who love crunchy flavors and textures. Pasteli is a super healthy and sweet snack made of only two ingredients: sesame seeds and honey. Pasteli does not demand special attention to the details; you can make it as you want.
Ekmek Kataifi
Ekmek Kataifi is an overwhelming Greek sweet dish with a filling of fresh butter cream. In appearance, kadaifi looks like baklava but has different and unique flavors. It is made of chopped walnuts, with flavors of cloves or cinnamon, then wrapped with Kataifi dough, and soaked with lemon syrup. The Kataifi is a bit crunchy because of its golden brown and crispy topping.
Loukoumi (Greek Turkish Delight)
Loukoumi are a delightful, refreshing, and delicious bites that melt in your mouth. It is a candy made with cornstarch, sugar, rosewater, and lemon juice. Mix the ingredients until they become thick and gooey, pour into the flat pan, and refrigerate it. Super easy and quick to make, right? Tons of flavors will make everyone feel the delightfulness of this candy, which pleases the taste buds and makes kids happy with it.
Custards And Puddings
Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)
Rizogalo is an egg-free Greek dessert that is extra creamy. It is a rice pudding with vanilla cream, orange tang, or lemon peel flavors making it the best lemon flavored dessert. The recipe’s lovely flavors can take you back to your childhood memories. It is best to serve warm or instantly after taking it out from the fridge. The Rizogalo is a must-try treat for family and friends, especially kids.
Spoon Sweets
Spoon sweets are the favorite dessert of every family in Greece. They are straightforward to make. Spoon sweets can be used with various fruits but serves best with black cherries. Red or white grapes are also an outstanding flavorful choice for spoon-sweet desserts. It is a perfect dessert for a get-together.
Frozen Desserts
Pagoto (Greek Ice Cream)
Love vanilla ice cream? Try this Ravani Greek semolina cake which tastes incredible in each bite. You need granulated sugar, ground golden gum mastic, double or whipped cream, pure salep, and whole milk. If you have kids, then surprise them with this as an evening snack party. They will love its refreshing flavors.
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Ingredients
Cookies
- Melomakarona
- Kourabiedes
- Koulourakia
- Amygdalota
- Lazarakia Greek Easter Cookies
- Moustokouloura Must-Flavored Cookies
Cakes
- Karithopita Greek Walnut Cake
- Portokalopita Orange Cake
- Revani Cake
- Vasilopita Greek New Year’s Cake
- Ravaní Greek Semolina Cake
Breads & Pastries
- Tsoureki
- Baklava
- Galaktoboureko
- Bougatsa
- Diples
- Saragli
Pies And Tarts
- Kolokithopita Pumpkin Pie
- Sokolatopita Greek Chocolate Pie
- Melopita
Sweets
- Loukoumades
- Pasteli
- Ekmek Kataifi
- Loukoumi Greek Turkish Delight
- Custards And Puddings
- Rizogalo Greek Rice Pudding
- Spoon Sweets
Frozen Desserts
- Pagoto Greek Ice Cream
Instructions
- Select any one dessert from these delicious Greek desserts, and open it on a new tab.
- Make sure to see and note all the ingredients you need for the desserts.
- The ingredients must be fresh.
- Follow the instruction to make a greek dessert.
- I hope you have made the dessert that you want. Don't forget to give us your feedback in the comments.
