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Galaktoboureko Custard Pie with Lemon-Cinnamon Syrup
Breads, Pies & Pastries / Mediterranean Desserts / Vegetarian

Galaktoboureko Custard Pie with Lemon-Cinnamon Syrup

October 18, 2026

Bake semolina custard between buttered phyllo and soak it in cool lemon-cinnamon syrup. Serves 12 and keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Buttery Greek Semolina Halva Pudding with Toasted Almonds
Greek Island Recipes / Mediterranean Desserts / Vegetarian

Buttery Greek Semolina Halva Pudding with Toasted Almonds

October 5, 2026

Toast semolina in butter, stir in a hot cinnamon syrup, and set this classic Greek halva pudding in about an hour, no oven needed.

Portokalopita: Greek Orange Phyllo Cake, Soaked in Syrup
Breads, Pies & Pastries / Greek Island Recipes / Mediterranean Desserts

Portokalopita: Greek Orange Phyllo Cake, Soaked in Syrup

October 1, 2026

Bake portokalopita, a Greek orange phyllo cake made with torn phyllo sheets and soaked in warm orange syrup, for a soft, moist crumb.

Baked Greek Honey Cake with Walnuts and Lemon Syrup
Greek Island Recipes / Mediterranean Desserts / Vegetarian

Baked Greek Honey Cake with Walnuts and Lemon Syrup

July 31, 2026

Bake a Greek honey cake with semolina, olive oil, and walnuts, then soak it in cold honey-lemon syrup for a moist, sticky crumb.

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