All recipes · 🍯 Syrup pastry

A crisp, golden shredded phyllo pastry filled with luscious thickened cream. It is finished with a fragrant sugar syrup that perfectly balances the rich, velvety center.

A dense, syrup-soaked semolina cake popular throughout Egypt. It features a sweet coconut-infused batter that is baked to perfection and finished with a fragrant rose water syrup.

A fragrant, syrupy semolina cake soaked in floral-scented syrup. This classic Levantine dessert is beloved for its crumbly texture and sweet, nutty flavor profile.

A traditional Lebanese semolina cake soaked in simple syrup and adorned with almonds.

Yakgwa are exquisite traditional Korean fried cookies, cherished for their tender, chewy texture and rich, sweet flavor. Soaked in a fragrant ginger-honey syrup, these delicate pastries offer a delightful balance of warming spices and floral sweetness, making them a truly special treat.

Roxakia are delightful Greek pastries, famous for their striking two-tone spiral and delicate orange and cocoa flavors, all soaked in a luscious syrup. These sweet rolls are a unique dessert, offering a beautiful balance of citrus brightness and rich chocolate notes.

Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of flaky phyllo dough, filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with a fragrant syrup. A true gem of Greek confectionery, it's perfect for celebrations or a delightful treat with Greek coffee, offering a satisfying crunch and irresistible sweetness.

Ekmek Kataifi is a luxurious Greek dessert featuring a base of crispy, buttery shredded phyllo (kataifi) soaked in aromatic syrup, topped with a rich, velvety semolina custard, and crowned with a generous layer of fluffy whipped cream. It's a symphony of textures and flavors, perfect for a special occasion.

Saragli, a delightful variation of baklava, features delicate layers of phyllo dough rolled around a rich filling of finely chopped walnuts, sugar, and fragrant spices like cinnamon and clove. Baked to a golden crisp and then drenched in a cold honey-lemon syrup, it offers a wonderfully crunchy exterior and a sweet, nutty interior that is utterly irresistible.

Melomakarona are luscious Greek cookies, traditionally enjoyed during Christmas, bathed in a fragrant honey syrup and sprinkled with crushed walnuts. Their delightful aroma of cinnamon and orange, combined with a tender, moist interior, makes them an irresistible festive treat.

Portokalopita is a wonderfully moist and aromatic Greek cake, unique for its use of shredded, dried phyllo pastry instead of flour, soaked in a fragrant orange and cinnamon syrup. The combination of tangy orange and rich syrup creates an unforgettable dessert that’s bright and comforting.

Galaktoboureko is a sublime Greek dessert, featuring layers of crispy, golden phyllo pastry embracing a creamy, dreamy semolina custard. Each bite is infused with a fragrant lemon-honey syrup, creating a harmonious blend of textures and sweet, aromatic flavors that is utterly irresistible.