Greece is a country known for its diversity, further illustrated by the various sweet desserts in the country. One can try multiple desserts when visiting the country for the first time. Many desserts are made with exciting ingredients and different preparation methods. In this article, we will look at 5 of the most common Greek desserts and review them and the methods used in their preparation.

Baklava

This Greek treat is made up of layers consisting of Flaky Phyllo pastry filled up with crushed nuts that the customers like. The dessert is topped off with honey. Baklava is quite a unique dessert; unlike others, it can be prepared about two days before and retains its untouched nature. This is especially possible if all the ingredients used are in a new state during preparation. After making your baklava, you can store it in a freezer for up to four months. Keeping the dessert in batches is advisable, so you don’t have to thaw out a whole pan when you want a piece.

Loukoumades

These are tiny bite-sized honey balls which are the Greek version of donuts. When preparing this dessert, it is fried until a golden brown is obtained. This is when the dessert is at its crispiest and purest form. The traditional paper of loukoumades is dipped in honey syrup and served alongside cinnamon and chopped nuts to the customer’s liking. Chocolate lovers can also drizzle this delicacy in a chocolate sauce. The perfect loukoumades are gotten if you leave your dough to rise for a while, so patience is essential in preparing this snack.

Bougatsa

This is a Greek custard pie made with creamy custard, which is then placed into golden brown phyllo. Melted butter is rubbed over the phyllo, and icing sugar or cinnamon is used as toppings. Good quality fresh butter is essential in ensuring a perfect bougatsa. Butter made from cow’s milk is historically the best dessert option. An important tip to note when making this dessert is to make the phyllo crispier and flakier; the butter should be sprinkled rather than brushed on.

Melomakarona

These are known as Greek honey cookies. These cookies are incredibly moist and can be prepared in just a few minutes. The Ingredients used in making these cookies are common everyday items, so you can easily incorporate them into the meals you make at home. The dessert can be topped using cinnamon or icing sugar. It is a very common Christmas delicacy here in Greece, and it is common to go out in the festive season to give them out to people experiencing homelessness and others in need.

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The list of savory Greek desserts goes on. There is never a dull moment in any of our restaurants. We at Greco are committed to providing your taste buds with that extra wonder in every bite. Visit our website today to find out which desserts are available.