Simmer cornstarch and milk into a silky Cypriot mahalepi pudding, then finish with rosewater syrup and shredded coconut for a cool make-ahead dessert.
Breads, Pies & Pastries / Cypriot Recipes / Mediterranean Desserts
Cypriot Shamishi: Fried Semolina Pastries in Syrup
Fry Cypriot shamishi, semolina dumplings filled with spiced semolina paste, then dip them in lemon syrup for a crisp, sticky finish.
Mediterranean Desserts
Rustic Fig and Walnut Olive Oil Cake with Honey Glaze
Bake a fig and walnut olive oil cake with fresh figs, toasted walnuts, and a honey glaze. Moist crumb, ready in about an hour.
Mediterranean Desserts / Vegetarian
Lemon Olive Oil Shortbread with Crisp Sugared Edges
Bake lemon olive oil shortbread with a crisp sugared edge and soft, crumbly center. No butter, ready in under 90 minutes with mostly chill time.
Cypriot Recipes / Mediterranean Desserts
Baked Cypriot Anari Cheese Pastries with Honey and Cinnamon
Bake Cypriot anari cheese pastries with a honey-cinnamon filling and flaky homemade dough for a simple Mediterranean treat.
Greek Island Recipes / Mediterranean Desserts
Golden Baked Lemon Phyllo Pie with Custard Filling
Bake a lemon phyllo pie with semolina custard and a hot lemon syrup soak, crisp on top and soft in the middle.
Greek Island Recipes / Mediterranean Desserts / Vegetarian
Easy Creamy No-Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Honey
Chill this no-bake Greek yogurt cheesecake with honey on a buttery biscuit crust for a light, tangy dessert made in one bowl, no oven needed.
Mediterranean Desserts / Vegetarian
Soft Baked Pistachio Tahini Cookies with Flaky Salt
Bake soft pistachio tahini cookies with a crackled sugar top and chopped pistachios, ready in under 75 minutes with pantry staples.
Greek Island Recipes / Mediterranean Desserts / Vegetarian
Baked Greek Honey Cake with Walnuts and Lemon Syrup
Bake a Greek honey cake with semolina, olive oil, and walnuts, then soak it in cold honey-lemon syrup for a moist, sticky crumb.
Mediterranean Desserts
Soft Orange Olive Oil Cake with Fresh Orange Glaze
Bake orange olive oil cake with fresh zest, juice, and a simple citrus glaze. One bowl, no mixer, moist crumb that keeps for days.