Mediterranean Desserts Archives - Page 2 of 4

Bake chewy tahini lemon cookies rolled in sesame seeds, golden at the edges with a tangy citrus finish, ready in under 75 minutes.

Loukoumades: Crispy Cypriot Honey Doughnuts with Walnuts

Fry crispy Cypriot honey doughnuts (loukoumades) from a one-rise batter, soak in warm honey syrup, and top with walnuts and cinnamon.

Bake an orange olive oil cake studded with toasted pistachios. Moist crumb, fresh citrus flavor, ready in about 80 minutes.

Fry Cypriot katimeria batter in olive oil until crisp, then dust with cinnamon sugar for a simple egg-free pancake ready in under 90 minutes.

Simmer watermelon rind in a cinnamon sugar syrup for this Cypriot spoon sweet, ready in under 2 hours and served with strong coffee.

Bake Cypriot Kalo Prama, a semolina cake with coconut and cinnamon, soaked in warm lemon syrup until moist and sweet.

Bake a lemon rosemary olive oil cake with a simple lemon glaze. Soft crumb, fresh flavor, ready in about 80 minutes start to finish.

Simmer grape juice into a thick must, then dip almond strings and air-dry them for a chewy homemade Cypriot soutzoukos candy.

Simmer strained grape juice with flour until thick, pour into a dish with walnuts, and chill for classic Cypriot palouzes pudding.

Roll and bake Cypriot daktyla pastries with walnuts, cinnamon, and a honey-lemon syrup for a finger-shaped sweet that stays crisp outside.