Description
Greek Easter desserts carry a special kind of magic that turns any holiday table into a warm celebration of family and tradition. These sweets are stories, memories, and flavors passed down through generations, filled with love and joy.
Ingredients
- Fragrant spices like mahleb and mastic
- Citrus zest
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Almonds
- Red-dyed eggs (for decoration)
- Flour
- Yeast
- Sugar
- Milk
- Eggs
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast to activate dough.
- Add eggs, butter, mahleb spice, and knead into a rich dough.
- Let the dough rest and rise fully.
- Braid the dough and tuck red-dyed eggs before final rise.
- Bake the Tsoureki bread until fluffy and golden.
- For Kourabiedes, cream butter and powdered sugar.
- Fold in toasted almonds and vanilla.
- Shape dough into rounds or crescents.
- Bake until lightly golden.
- Dust heavily with powdered sugar once cooled.
- Serve with Greek coffee or tea for an authentic touch.
Notes
Be patient with dough rising to achieve light texture. Use authentic spices like mahleb and mastic for true flavor. These desserts are perfect for celebrating family traditions and creating lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg