Greek Recipes for Syrup-Soaked Sweets
From flaky phyllo pastries like Baklava to custards like Galaktoboureko to cookies and cakes, many of the sweets for which Greece is famous are soaked in light scented honey or sugar syrups.
Ancient Recipe for Baklava - Gastrin
Gastrin was known as a Cretan sweet in Roman times. Similar in preparation and appearance to baklava, it has some unusual ingredients.
Gastrin was known as a Cretan sweet in Roman times. Similar in preparation and appearance to baklava, it has some unusual ingredients.
Baked Stuffed Apples - Mila Psita sto Fourno
Apples are stuffed with a fabulous walnut mixture and baked to perfection.
Apples are stuffed with a fabulous walnut mixture and baked to perfection.
Baklava Rolls
If you've been hesitant about trying a baklava recipe because you've never worked with phyllo dough, this might be for you. If you can make a jelly roll, you can make this delicious Greek dessert.
If you've been hesitant about trying a baklava recipe because you've never worked with phyllo dough, this might be for you. If you can make a jelly roll, you can make this delicious Greek dessert.
Baklava with Walnuts & Almonds
Chopped walnuts and almonds, cinnamon, cloves, and phyllo dough combine to create this delicious Cretan variation of Greece's most famous pastry. The pastry is usually made with olive oil (lthough butter can be used) and in Roman times, it was made with pepper and poppy seeds.
Chopped walnuts and almonds, cinnamon, cloves, and phyllo dough combine to create this delicious Cretan variation of Greece's most famous pastry. The pastry is usually made with olive oil (lthough butter can be used) and in Roman times, it was made with pepper and poppy seeds.
Custard Filled Phyllo - Galaktoboureko
One of the most famous phyllo pastries, galaktoboureko is a traditional Greek sweet, soaked in a light lemony syrup after baking. A true special occasion dish.
One of the most famous phyllo pastries, galaktoboureko is a traditional Greek sweet, soaked in a light lemony syrup after baking. A true special occasion dish.
Custard-Filled Phyllo Rolls - Galaktoboureko Rolla
Galaktoboureko is a favorite dessert, and these individual servings are made with the same delicious custard filling rolled up into neat packets made with phyllo pastry sheets.
Galaktoboureko is a favorite dessert, and these individual servings are made with the same delicious custard filling rolled up into neat packets made with phyllo pastry sheets.
Easy Baklava Coiled Pastry - Souromenos Baklavas
Sheets of phyllo dough are gathered (bunched) and rolled into coils, creating light delicious pastries. Made with the traditional baklava elements of phyllo, nuts, and syrup, this is a delightful and different presentation.
Sheets of phyllo dough are gathered (bunched) and rolled into coils, creating light delicious pastries. Made with the traditional baklava elements of phyllo, nuts, and syrup, this is a delightful and different presentation.
Greek Coconut Cake with Syrup
A delightful light coconut cake drenched in a scented syrup. The recipe calls for self-rising flour.
A delightful light coconut cake drenched in a scented syrup. The recipe calls for self-rising flour.
Greek Sponge Cake - Pantespani
Sponge cake is a favorite the world over, and this Greek version includes a traditional syrup. The light orange flavor in the cake and syrup adds a delightful touch. Top it as you would any other sponge cake, or enjoy as is.
Sponge cake is a favorite the world over, and this Greek version includes a traditional syrup. The light orange flavor in the cake and syrup adds a delightful touch. Top it as you would any other sponge cake, or enjoy as is.
Honey Puffs with Orange - Loukoumathes me Portokali
These small puffs of dough are fried and soaked in a honey syrup flavored with orange, then sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.
These small puffs of dough are fried and soaked in a honey syrup flavored with orange, then sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.
Honey Spice Cookies with Sesame Centers - Melomakarona me Sousami
"Melomakarona" are traditional holiday spice cookies made all over Greece. In this version from the island of Rhodes, the cookies have a center of sesame seeds, honey, and spices.
"Melomakarona" are traditional holiday spice cookies made all over Greece. In this version from the island of Rhodes, the cookies have a center of sesame seeds, honey, and spices.
Honey-Dipped Spice Cookies - Melomakarona
Melomakarona are a Christmas tradition in Greece (but enjoyed at other times of the year). All over Greece, kitchens will be filled with the wonderful smell of these cookies that will adorn tables, be given as hostess gifts, and eaten in huge quantities.
Melomakarona are a Christmas tradition in Greece (but enjoyed at other times of the year). All over Greece, kitchens will be filled with the wonderful smell of these cookies that will adorn tables, be given as hostess gifts, and eaten in huge quantities.
Honey-Dipped Spice Cookies with Nuts - Melomakarona
These fabulous spice cookies are soaked in a honey-based syrup. This recipe calls walnuts and sesame seeds and creates a somewhat lighter cookie than other recipes.
These fabulous spice cookies are soaked in a honey-based syrup. This recipe calls walnuts and sesame seeds and creates a somewhat lighter cookie than other recipes.
Honey-Dipped Spiral Pastries - Xerotigana
These crisp spiral pastries are a specialty of the Greek island of Crete. Thin strips of dough are shaped into spirals and quickly fried in hot oil, then dipped in a honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon, walnuts, and sesame seeds.
These crisp spiral pastries are a specialty of the Greek island of Crete. Thin strips of dough are shaped into spirals and quickly fried in hot oil, then dipped in a honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon, walnuts, and sesame seeds.
Milk Custard Dessert with Phyllo - Galatopita
There are several different versions of this custard dessert; this is one of the older recipes with a phyllo bottom and syrup.
There are several different versions of this custard dessert; this is one of the older recipes with a phyllo bottom and syrup.
Orange Yogurt Phyllo Pastry - Pita me Portokali & Yiaourti
A delightful phyllo pie for orange lovers. Made with phyllo (filo) sheets, orange peel, eggs, and thick Greek yogurt.
A delightful phyllo pie for orange lovers. Made with phyllo (filo) sheets, orange peel, eggs, and thick Greek yogurt.
Pumpkin Pie - Kolokythopita
This is a sweet pumpkin (or squash) pie in the Greek tradition - made with phyllo dough, olive oil, honey, sugar, and cinnamon - with a syrupy topping.
This is a sweet pumpkin (or squash) pie in the Greek tradition - made with phyllo dough, olive oil, honey, sugar, and cinnamon - with a syrupy topping.
Semolina Cake with Syrup - Ravani
Ravani (also spelled "revani") is a favorite cake made with semolina (or farina), and soaked in a sweet syrup. There are many different versions. Use your food processor for this one that calls for semolina, flour, eggs, milk, and butter.
Ravani (also spelled "revani") is a favorite cake made with semolina (or farina), and soaked in a sweet syrup. There are many different versions. Use your food processor for this one that calls for semolina, flour, eggs, milk, and butter.
Semolina Pudding with Nuts & Raisins - Halvas me Simigthali
Halvas can be made in many different ways, and this version is made with honey, nuts, raisins, and the tastes of cinnamon and cloves, for a wonderful dessert.
Halvas can be made in many different ways, and this version is made with honey, nuts, raisins, and the tastes of cinnamon and cloves, for a wonderful dessert.
Semolina Pudding with Walnuts - Halvas me Karythia
This version of a favorite dessert is less sweet than some others, and made with walnuts and a light sugar syrup.
This version of a favorite dessert is less sweet than some others, and made with walnuts and a light sugar syrup.
Sesame Baklava - Baklavas Sousamenios
This is a delightful version of baklava made with sesame seeds, and a Christmas Eve tradition in many Greek homes. Layers of phyllo dough sprinkled with sesame seeds. No nuts. No butter.
This is a delightful version of baklava made with sesame seeds, and a Christmas Eve tradition in many Greek homes. Layers of phyllo dough sprinkled with sesame seeds. No nuts. No butter.
Sweet Bunched Phyllo Pie with Yogurt & Syrup - Patsavoura Glyko
Sometimes called the "lazy cook's pie," this delicious sweet version of phyllo pie is easy to make with bunched phyllo (filo), yogurt, sugar, and eggs, topped with a sweet syrup.
Sometimes called the "lazy cook's pie," this delicious sweet version of phyllo pie is easy to make with bunched phyllo (filo), yogurt, sugar, and eggs, topped with a sweet syrup.
Syrup-Dipped Fried Cakes - Touloubakia
Touloubakia are small capsule-shaped pieces of dough that are fried, then dipped in a sweet syrup.
Touloubakia are small capsule-shaped pieces of dough that are fried, then dipped in a sweet syrup.
Walnut & Spice Cake with Syrup - Karythopita
This is a classic Greek cake made with the tastes of cinnamon, cloves, orange, and walnuts, then soaked in a lightly spiced syrup. A Christmas tradition for many, and delicious any time of year.
This is a classic Greek cake made with the tastes of cinnamon, cloves, orange, and walnuts, then soaked in a lightly spiced syrup. A Christmas tradition for many, and delicious any time of year.
Walnut Cake with Semolina - Karythopita me Simigthali
A traditional Greek cake, this recipe calls for a mixture of flour and semolina and, after baking, a spiced syrup is added to bring in the flavors of orange and cinnamon.
A traditional Greek cake, this recipe calls for a mixture of flour and semolina and, after baking, a spiced syrup is added to bring in the flavors of orange and cinnamon.
Walnut-Pistachio Cake with Syrup
This is an egg-rich cake made with yogurt, walnuts, and pistachio nuts, topped with a lemon and brandy syrup.
This is an egg-rich cake made with yogurt, walnuts, and pistachio nuts, topped with a lemon and brandy syrup.