Category: Sweets & Desserts

Melitinia, Sweet Cheese Tartlets from Santorini

Sweet cheese-filled pastries abound all over the Greek islands and are mainly Easter specialties. Melitinia hail from Santorini and from Tinos.

Greek Walnut Cake (Karydopita)

This Karydopita recipe is a cherished Greek walnut cake tradition at holiday tables across Greece. Featuring a rich blend of walnuts, cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, and honey or sugar syrup, it embodies the flavors of Greek Christmas desserts. I’ve been making this recipe for decades, and it first appeared in my very first book, The […]

Classic Greek Baklava

Greek Baklava is one of the most iconic phyllo desserts in the Eastern Mediterranean—a celebration dessert that turns paper-thin pastry into something crisp, layered, and jewel-like. In the spirit of “Phyllo for Healthy Fun” (from My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity), baklava is a reminder that a longevity lifestyle isn’t only about restraint—it’s […]

Greek Chocolate Mousse with Mastiha & Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Indulge mindfully with this Greek chocolate mousse with mastiha and extra virgin olive oil, where the richness of chocolate meets the healthy fats of olive oil — embracing olive oil in Greek cooking and the longevity philosophy of the Mediterranean diet highlighted on My Greek Table Season 5: Olive Oil & Longevity.

Vegan Greek Superfood Breakfast Bowls (Kolyva)

A cherished ritual food in Greece, kolyva traditionally symbolizes remembrance and renewal, made from nourishing whole grains that have sustained Greeks since antiquity. In this modern My Greek Table interpretation from Season 5’s Flavors of Longevity, I reimagine kolyva as a vibrant vegan breakfast—or dessert—superfood bowl, packed with farro, nuts, seeds, raisins, and pomegranate. It’s […]

Pumpkin Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Bites

There’s something deeply satisfying about small bites that hold big flavor. These Pumpkin Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Bites bring together my love for Greek baklava — with its honey, nuts, and golden phyllo — and the warm comfort of pumpkin cheesecake. They’re simple to make, perfectly portioned, and deliver that irresistible mix of sweet spice and […]

Traditional Greek Rice Pudding – Rizogalo

This Traditional Greek Rice Pudding (Rizogalo) comes straight from my book, Athens: Food, Stories, Love, and is inspired by the iconic sweet shops of Athens—think Varsos in Kifissia and Stani near Omonoia Square. It’s lush and creamy, yet beautifully simple, blending rice, milk, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla for a nostalgic dessert dusted with cinnamon. […]

Easy Baklava Crinkle Pie

Looking for a show-stopping yet simple dessert to impress your family and friends on special occasions? This Easy Baklava Crinkle Pie is a delightful twist on the classic Greek baklava, combining layers of crispy phyllo dough, spiced nuts, and aromatic syrup into a stunning pie. With its unique crinkled texture and irresistible flavors of cinnamon, […]

Greek Baklava

Greek baklava is one of the most timeless and classic phyllo desserts there is, It combines crispy phyllo with earthy walnuts and thick sweet syrup.

Vegan Lime Avocado Ice Pops

A FEW TIPS Add ground unsalted pistachios to the mixture for some crunch. You can also get creative and add some spices such as cinnamon or even black pepper.