Greece may be known for its many savory, traditional dishes, but it also has a sweet side that often stays on the sidelines. From the Cyclades to Northern Greece, our country has a rich tradition of sweet recipes, many of which have been made around the world.
One of the most traditional Greek products, you consider the dessert of the spoon which was created thousands of years ago, from the need of people to preserve the fruits and vegetables that were left over from the harvest. The housewives dried them in the sun, boiled them to make jams or preserved them in syrup. The term "spoon dessert" was the most welcome treat for all households and the guests seemed to enjoy it very much. Initially, they served the sweets in a large bowl with many teaspoons. Later the treat prevailed in small saucers. In the later years of Greek history but even today, spoon sweets can be found in almost every household while in recent years they have become very popular with tourists who choose to take them with them as gifts or kisses back to the countries. their.
Turkish delight may have a political origin, but at the same time it is directly connected with Syros. It is said that the water of the island makes their taste unbeatable. The macaroons of Andros are considered one of the most famous and the reason is the tradition of the island in the sweets based on the almond. The recipe is simple but delicious and contains ground almonds, egg whites and flower water for aroma. The syrupy sweets of the pan are the favorites of the Greeks and the revani is very high on the list. This syrupy temptation of Veria, made of semolina and yogurt, is a pole of attraction for tourists - and not only - of the north. In Sifnos we find the gingerbread. It is based on unsalted mizithra (or cream cheese) and honey and accompanies the morning coffee perfectly. Pastel is one of the few sweets that can be dated to ancient Greece. You can find it from the supermarket and the kiosk to the shops that sell organic products. The city that has one of the most famous pastels, however, is Kalamata.
Bougatsa: It is the sweet of Thessaloniki and wins the heart of whoever tries it. The reason for the bougatsa! It is a cake pan, with a thin sheet and rich cream.
Kourampiedes: Delicious crunchy balls full of icing, butter, rose water and almonds. Chocolate cookies are essentially a type of cookie that has been double-baked. The most famous kourabiedes are those of Karvali as from there they spread throughout Greece.
Melomakarona: Filled with honey, crunchy, sprinkled with walnuts, they smell like musk spices. Melomakarona impress with their taste and aroma and are one of the most favorite Christmas sweets.