Anne's Appetite

Greek Dessert Recipes You’ll Dream About – Traditional & Sweet

If there’s one thing Greeks know how to do (besides turning every meal into a feast), it’s desserts. Welcome to my Greek Dessert Recipes collection where every bite comes with a little history, a lot of honey, and just the right amount of indulgence.

From crispy, chewy pasteli to rich, chocolatey kormos, these homemade Greek sweets are made for sharing (or for eating straight from the tray; I won’t judge). Some are traditional family recipes like the traditional Perok Cake recipe, others are modern takes on classics, but all of them are Anne’s Appetite Approved.

And because my sweet tooth refuses to quit, I’ll be adding more desserts regularly so keep checking back for your next sugar fix.

Now, grab a spoon (or your hands—no rules here) and dig in

Sweet Treats: Indulge in Our Delectable Desserts

Best Chocolate Cake with Molten Centre Cut Open

Best Chocolate Cake (With Molten Chocolate Centre)

This is hands down one of the best chocolate cakes I’ve ever made – a rich and indulgent chocolate cake …
No-Bake Traditional Chocolate Log (Kormos) on Plate

No-Bake Traditional Chocolate Log (Kormos) with Hazelnuts – Greek Chocolate Salami Dessert

How to Make a Delicious No-Bake Traditional Chocolate Log (Kormos) Kormos, also known as Greek Chocolate Salami, is a no-bake …
Traditional Perok Cake Cut Open With Missing Piece

Traditional Perok Cake Recipe (Pontian + Armenian Inspired)

A Lost Recipe, A Lasting MemoryFilling in the Gaps (With a Little Help From the Internet)Traditional Perok Cake Recipe (Step …
Rizogalo Rice Pudding Bowls / Rice Pudding with Cinnamon Dusted Bowls

Creamy Greek Rice Pudding (Rizogalo) Made Easy

Rizogalo is a creamy Greek rice pudding made with milk, rice and sugar but traditional recipes usually require constant stirring …
Inside of a Custard-filled Donut

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, …
Fudgy Brownie Close Up

Best Brownie Recipe (Easy, Fudgy, and Irresistible)

I’ve had this best brownie recipe for over 10 years and almost forgot all about it. I came across it …
Loukoumades / Greek Fried Donuts in a serving dish

Loukoumades

Loukoumades / Deep-Fried Greek Donuts Dough Ingredients2 cups lukewarm water1 cup lukewarm milk2 packets dry yeast (8g per packet)4 cups …
Four Opened Apricot Jam Jars

Apricot Jam Recipe: How I Accidentally Made the Perfect Batch

The Secret to Making the Best Apricot Jam You know that moment when someone hands you over a kilo of …
Kourabiedes on Serving Tray

Classic Greek Kourabiedes Shortbread Cookies

Yiayia Anna’s Classic Kourabiedes Recipe Classic Greek Christmas Kourabiedes 1 Cup Icing Sugar10 g Vanilla Sugar250 g Self Raising Flour …

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 …
Pasteli Honey Sesame Seed Bars on a plate

How to Make Pasteli Greek Sesame Bars | Step-by-Step Video

A Traditional Greek Sweet Perfect for Fasting and Snacking Watch: How to Make Pasteli the Greek Way (Full Video Below) …
Vanilla Slice on Plate

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 …
Kok Greek Dessert on Plate

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 …
Easy Greek Bougatsa Flaky Pastry Slice on Plate

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 …
Vegan Orange Cake Topped with Glaze and Orange Slices

Vegan Orange Cake – Perfectly Imperfect Sunset Slice

It was my mum’s birthday, and while everyone else was diving into the usual birthday treats, I was in the …
Melomakarona Resting On Tray

Greek Honey Cookies for Christmas Melomakarona Recipe

Yiayia Vaso’s Step by Step Guide to Greek Honey Cookies for Christmas Melomakarona Discover Yiayia Vaso’s traditional Melomakarona recipe made …
Vegan Chocolate Paximadia with Coffee

Vegan Chocolate Paximadia: The Ultimate Greek Easter Fasting Treat

Ah, Greek Easter fasting season. The time of year when we pause on meat, dairy, and all the usual comforts …
Vasilopita New Years Traditional Bread

Vasilopita New Years Traditional Bread

Vasilopita New Years Traditional Bread – A cherished recipe that brings good fortune and sweet memories each New Year’s Day …
Kourabiedes with Jam Filling

Jam Kourabiedes Christmas Cookies – Yiayia Anna’s Unique Twist on the Classic Greek Shortbread

Why Yiayia Anna’s Jam Kourabiedes Christmas Cookies Are a Must-Try This Festive Season. Yiayia Anna’s Jam Kourabiedes Christmas Cookies comes …
Koulourakia in a bowl

11 Easy Steps to Perfect Koulourakia: Elevate Your Easter with Delicious Greek Cookies.

Stress-Free Koulourakia for Family and Friends! Let’s talk about Koulourakia! They’re practically synonymous with Greek Easter and are the perfect …

Tsoureki Perfection: The Ultimate 16-Step Recipe for the Easiest & Fluffiest Ever!

Let’s Dive In: Impress the Family this Easter with Your Tsourekia. l’ll be upfront: this tsoureki recipe isn’t from my …