Custard Filled Donuts – Soft & Chewy! Yiayia Anna’s Pitoulitses with a Twist
Custard Filled Donuts (Easy, Soft & Creamy – Yiayia’s Recipe) If you’re looking for custard filled donuts that are soft, fluffy and actually easy to make, this is the recipe I grew up with. These are based on my yiayia Anna’s pitoulitses: a simple, versatile dough she used for both savoury and sweet recipes. Traditionally, […]
Yiayia Vaso’s Legendary Galaktoboureko: 5-Star Filo Pastry Custard Pie Recipe
Easy Galaktoboureko Recipe with Custard (Crispy Filo, Yiayia Vaso’s Way) From cousins to aunties and friends, anyone in our family who’s tried Yiayia Vaso’s galaktoboureko (γαλακτομπούρεκο) knows they’re in for a treat. It’s hands down one of the best; crispy filo, creamy custard and just the right amount of syrup. If you’re looking for an […]
How to Make Vanilla Slice. The Old-School Glossy Custard Slice
How to Make Vanilla Slice. The Old-School Glossy Custard Slice This really is the best vanilla slice I’ve ever made. If you’re like me and not a fan of a dusted filo top, welcome because this is the old-school version with that chewy, bakery-style vanilla frosting that seeps between your teeth and catapults you back to primary […]
How to Make the Authentic Kok Greek Dessert
Our family has always had a soft spot for the authentic Kok Greek dessert (also known as Kokakia).Whenever Mum visits a zaxaroplasteío (Greek pastry shop) and comes home with a box of cakes, Greek Kok was always in the mix; those glossy, cream-filled, chocolate-topped beauties that vanish faster than you can say “put the kettle […]
Easy Greek Bougatsa with Creamy Custard Filling
Simple Bougatsa Recipe with Custard (No Semolina, Easy Filo Dessert) If you’re looking for a simple bougatsa recipe with custard that actually works without the fuss, this is it. Now before anyone comes for me… yes, this is what they call a “gialantzi” (γιαλαντζί) aka “fake” bougatsa. This version skips the traditional semolina custard you’ll […]