31+ Best Greek Desserts That Are Traditional

These Greek desserts will take you back to Greece and will satisfy your sweet tooth from baklava to semolina cakes.

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• 1. Pistachio Baklava
• 2. Greek Almond Cookies
• 3. Melomakarona: Greek Honey Cookies
• 4. Greek Coconut Cake
• 5. Kourabiedes - Greek Cookies
• 6. Greek sesame bars
• 7. Greek Bougatsa
• 8. Galatopita Greek Milk Pie
• 9. Portokalopita - Greek Orange Phyllo Cake
• 10. Ekmek Kataifi
• 11. Galaktoboureko
• 12. Kourabiedes (Greek Christmas Cookies)
• 13. Greek Easter Cookies (Koulourakia)
• 14. Melopita | Crustless Greek Honey & Cheese Pie
• 15. Politiko Dessert (Semolina Cake With Cream)
• 16. Homemade Greek Phyllo & Custard Cigar Rolls
• 17. Loukoumades- honey balls
• 18. Greek Honey Cake With Orange And Pistachios
• 19. Greek Revani Cake (Ravani)
• 20. Chocolate Kokakia: Mini Chocolate Cream Cakes
• 21. Sokolatina - Chocolate Custard Cake
• 22. Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake -Sokolatopita
• 23. Rizogalo - Greek Rice Pudding
• 24. Greek Halva Recipe (Semolina Pudding)
• 25. Greek Custard Cream (Thick Pastry Cream)
• 26. Dreamy Greek Vanilla Almond Torte (Tourta Nougatina)
• 27. Diples | Christmas Greek Pastry
• 28. Greek Walnut Cake (Karydopita)
• 29. Kataifi Nests
• 30. Greek Apple Cake
• 31. Meyer Lemon Greek Butter Cookies
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1. Pistachio Baklava

This super delicious pistachio baklava is buttery, sweet, flakey, nutty, gooey, and surprisingly easy to make!

2. Greek Almond Cookies

These Greek Almond Cookies are easy-to-melt-in-your-mouth almond flour cookies coated with crunchy, toasted sliced almonds.

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3. Melomakarona: Greek Honey Cookies

Melomakarona – Greek honey cookies are a delicious Christmas dessert. With orange zest, cinnamon, and olive oil, they are dipped in honey syrup and sprinkled with crushed walnuts, they are an irresistible sweet treat.

4. Greek Coconut Cake

This syrup-soaked cake is loaded with coconut and it is delicious, moist, and full of flavor! Greek Coconut Cake is going to be a new favorite!

5. Kourabiedes - Greek Cookies

Kourabiedes are traditional Greek butter cookies with loads of powdered sugar. These cookies are delicate and buttery and delicious!

6. Greek sesame bars

Pasteli are delicious Greek sesame bars! You only need 2 ingredients to make this nutritious, ancient Greek superfood!

7. Greek Bougatsa

Craving a taste of Greece? This iconic Greek Bougatsa recipe is an easy, custard-filled dessert made with just a few simple ingredients!

8. Galatopita Greek Milk Pie

Galatopita is a delicious traditional Greek custard pie without a crust. It's creamy, low in sugar, and incredibly easy to make!

9. Portokalopita - Greek Orange Phyllo Cake

Portokalopita or Greek Orange Phyllo Cake might sound like Tiropita and Spanakopita because of the ‘pita part that translates into pie and Portokali/πορτοκάλι is orange in Greek so it translates to orange pie. 

10. Ekmek Kataifi

This traditional Greek dessert, Ekmek Kataifi, boasts a flawless blend of textures and flavors: from its perfectly crisp and sweet base to its indulgent, velvety custard filling, all topped with light and airy whipped mascarpone cream. 

11. Galaktoboureko

This easy Galaktoboureko recipe is a classic, traditional Greek custard dessert encased in crispy phyllo dough and drenched in aromatic syrup.

12. Kourabiedes (Greek Christmas Cookies)

Kourabiedes. This Greek Christmas cookie has a sweet almond flavor with a delicate meltaway texture that I can’t get enough of. You’ll LOVE this easy, one-bowl recipe.

13. Greek Easter Cookies (Koulourakia)

Koulourakia Cookies – Traditional Greek Easter cookies made with flour, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla, and sesame seeds. These buttery and citrusy cookies are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. So good with a cup of coffee or tea.

14. Melopita | Crustless Greek Honey & Cheese Pie

If you love cheesecake but are intimidated to make it at home, you have to try my recipe for Melopita, the honey and cheese pie from the Greek island of Sifnos. 

15. Politiko Dessert (Semolina Cake With Cream)

Politiko dessert is a syrupy semolina cake topped with the creamiest custard and plenty of ground cinnamon on top. Very delicious!

16. Homemade Greek Phyllo & Custard Cigar Rolls

These rolls are the individual version and might be better than the original dessert. They are baked to a golden perfection and then drenched in an aromatic syrup.

17. Loukoumades- honey balls

Serve these Greek donuts — Loukoumades — with a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and some toasted sesame seeds. No wonder this is such a popular dessert!

18. Greek Honey Cake With Orange And Pistachios

Greek Honey Cake is a light, flavor-packed dessert that skips all the fuss. Make this simple, sweet, and citrusy cake to feed a crowd!

19. Greek Revani Cake (Ravani)

Revani (Ravani) is a wonderful Greek semolina cake that is soaked in flavored syrup. It is fluffy, sweet and incredibly moist.

20. Chocolate Kokakia: Mini Chocolate Cream Cakes

Chocolate Kokakia are chocolate sponge cakes filled with chocolate whipped cream, topped with ganache, and rolled in sprinkles.

21. Sokolatina - Chocolate Custard Cake

Soft airy and feathery, made with cocoa instead of chocolate this Chocolate Custard Cake is going to amaze you!

22. Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake -Sokolatopita

Sokolatopita is a Greek chocolate cake with syrup, very chocolatey and moist. This fluffy chocolate cake is topped with the most amazing cocoa glaze!

23. Rizogalo - Greek Rice Pudding

Rizogalo is a traditional Greek dessert made with rice and milk. This easy-to-make Greek rice pudding recipe is creamy, sweet, and topped with plenty of ground cinnamon. 

24. Greek Halva Recipe (Semolina Pudding)

You will love this delicious, traditional Greek halva recipe if you have a sweet tooth! This semolina pudding is delicate and bold, known for its rich, nutty flavor and texture. The best part? There is no baking required!

25. Greek Custard Cream (Thick Pastry Cream)

This Custard Cream aka Thick Pastry Cream is like that basic white tee you have in your wardrobe. The one that can be used in a million ways. Like wearing it with joggers and sneakers to jump to the grocers, or with your favorite jeans and heels to head out for a drink.

26. Dreamy Greek Vanilla Almond Torte (Tourta Nougatina)

This creamy Almond Torte is light and feathery. Made of thick layers of custard cream and a meringue-like almond cake that serves as a base. Topped with homemade whipped cream, glace cherries, and extra toasted almonds on the sides.

27. Diples | Christmas Greek Pastry

Diples, a delicious honey-soaked Greek sweet pastries! It's a very popular dessert throughout Greece and it's almost prepared on every special occasion in the family. 

28. Greek Walnut Cake (Karydopita)

Karydopita is a traditional Greek Walnut Cake with syrup and spices. It's soft, moist, and loaded with ground walnuts.

29. Kataifi Nests

Make these sweet kataifi nests for your next dinner party. They’re the perfect Greek dessert. Easy to assemble and they can be made ahead for stress-free entertaining.

30. Greek Apple Cake

This delicious, homemade Greek Apple Cake, otherwise known as Milopita is the perfect dessert or breakfast. Enjoy with hot coffee or tea.

31. Meyer Lemon Greek Butter Cookies

Meyer Lemon Greek Butter Cookies are an easy, buttery kourabiedes recipe with a refreshing citrus twist. They’re perfect for your holiday baking!

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