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Greek Butter Cookies
Dessert Greek

Greek Butter Cookies

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Beat butter, sugar, and egg together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Blend in flour, then use your hands to form a soft dough. Take about a teaspoon of dough at a time and roll into balls, logs, or "S" shapes. Place cookies 1 to 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely before dusting with confectioners' sugar.

By Talia

Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)
Dessert Greek

Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
315 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered and at a slow simmer, stirring occasionally, until soft and most of the water has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Add 2 cups milk and sugar. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Stir remaining 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch together in a bowl; add to boiling rice-milk mixture along with vanilla. Stir until well combined, then remove from the heat.
  4. 4 Ladle into individual serving dishes and sprinkle with cinnamon. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, then refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Fran's Greek Butter Cookies
Dessert Greek

Fran's Greek Butter Cookies

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Cream butter, add sugar gradually cream until smooth. Blend in flour. Stir in nuts, water, and vanilla. Mix well.
  2. 2 Shape into small 1 inch balls, press down while pressing in 1 whole clove on ungreased baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. While still warm roll into confectioners' sugar. If desired roll again when cooled.

By Jessica

Greek Egg Biscuits
Dessert Greek

Greek Egg Biscuits

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. 3 Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sugar and beat on medium speed for 10 minutes. Add 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture until a soft, cohesive dough forms; add more flour if dough is too soft to handle easily.
  4. 4 Break off 1-inch lumps of dough and roll on a floured surface into 1/4-inch-thick ropes, about 7 inches long. Cross the ends and twirl dough in a loop in the opposite direction, forming a braid. Transfer braids to the prepared cookie sheets, placing them 1 inch apart.
  5. 5 Beat remaining egg in a small bowl. Brush onto braids for glaze and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on the sheets for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

By Nico

Greek Baklava
Dessert Greek

Greek Baklava

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. 2 Chop nuts; toss with cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Unroll phyllo dough. Cut whole stack in half to fit pan. Cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to keep from drying out as you work. Place two sheets of dough in pan, thoroughly brush with butter using a pastry brush. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered.
  4. 4 Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons cinnamon-nut mixture on top; layer with two sheets of dough, brush with melted butter, and top with more cinnamon-nut mixture. Continue layering in this way until nut mixture is used up, finishing with a final layer of phyllo about 6 to 8 sheets deep.
  5. 5 Cut into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan using a sharp knife. You may cut into 4 long rows then make diagonal cuts. Bake until baklava is golden and crisp, about 50 minutes.
  6. 6 Make sauce while baklava is baking. Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted. Add honey and vanilla; simmer for about 20 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove baklava from the oven; immediately spoon sauce over top. Cool.
  8. 8 Once completely cooled, serve baklava in cupcake papers to make it easier to handle.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By Donna

Kourabiedes
Dessert Greek

Kourabiedes

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift flour and baking powder together into a bowl.
  2. 2 Cream butter in a mixing bowl. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolk, brandy, and vanilla; beat until very light. Stir in almonds.
  3. 3 Gradually blend in flour mixture until a soft, smooth dough forms. Cover and chill until dough can easily be handled, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  5. 5 Shape level tablespoonfuls of chilled dough into crescents and place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Insert a whole clove into the center of each crescent.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 25 to 30 minutes, switching racks halfway through; do not brown.
  7. 7 Remove from the oven and let cool on the cookie sheets.
  8. 8 Dust generously with confectioners' sugar.

By Ceil Wallace

Galaktoboureko
Dessert Greek

Galaktoboureko

4.8

Prep
100 min
Cook
50 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk 1 cup sugar, semolina, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium bowl until no cornstarch clumps remain.
  3. 3 Bring milk to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually stir in semolina mixture with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  4. 4 Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed. Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat for a full 10 minutes until thick and pale. Stir in vanilla.
  5. 5 Fold mixture into the hot semolina mixture. Partially cover the pan and set aside to cool. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  6. 6 Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place one phyllo sheet into the pan and brush with melted butter; repeat with six more sheets.
  7. 7 Pour custard into the pan.
  8. 8 Add the remaining phyllo sheets, one at a time, brushing each with butter.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until top crust is crisp and custard filling has set, 40 to 45 minutes.
  10. 10 When the custard is just about finished baking, stir remaining 1 cup sugar and water together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  11. 11 Remove custard from the oven and spoon hot syrup over top, particularly around the edges.
  12. 12 Let cool to room temperature, then cut into 16 squares and serve.

By GapGirl

Lemonopita (Greek Lemon Phyllo Cake)
Dessert Greek

Lemonopita (Greek Lemon Phyllo Cake)

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with oil.
  2. 2 Remove phyllo sheets from the package. Tear each sheet roughly into shreds and pile up in the baking pan. Let shredded phyllo dry out a little while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  3. 3 Make the syrup: Combine sugar, water, and zest of 2 lemons in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice from all 4 lemons. Allow syrup to cool while you prepare the cake.
  4. 4 Combine yogurt, oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and the remaining lemon zest in a blender or food processor. Blend together on high speed until frothy, about 2 minutes. Pour lemon-egg mixture over the shredded phyllo in the baking pan. Stir everything together gently until egg mixture is evenly distributed, ensuring there are no dry spots of phyllo.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and the filling set, about 45 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove lemonopita from the oven and immediately ladle the cooled syrup over the hot cake. Set aside until most of the syrup has soaked in, at least 1 hour. Slice into squares and serve.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Baklava-Style Cheesecake Bars
Dessert Greek

Baklava-Style Cheesecake Bars

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over sides. Lightly grease with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place 1 sheet phyllo dough in the prepared pan, pressing phyllo into the bottom; brush with some butter. Layer with remaining 11 phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with butter. Keep unused phyllo covered with a damp paper towel to prevent it from drying out while working.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Place on a wire rack and let cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 While phyllo cools, reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  5. 5 Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sugar and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Spread in an even layer over cooled phyllo.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until filling has set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Refrigerate until completely cooled, about 45 minutes more.
  7. 7 Meanwhile, bring honey and water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts, pistachios, and lemon zest until combined. Let cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes.
  8. 8 Spoon over cooled cheesecake. Using excess parchment, lift cheesecake out of the pan, and slice into 2x2-inch bars.

By thymeforpineapple

Almond Baklava
Dessert Greek

Almond Baklava

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups sugar, water, honey, cinnamon stick, lemon and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes, skimming any foam that is formed. Set side.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, combine chopped almonds, 2 tablespoons sugar, ground cinnamon and cloves; set aside. Brush butter on bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Each sheet of phyllo dough is twice as big as the pan, so cut each in half, making 2 sheets. Place a sheet of phyllo on bottom of pan, and brush with melted butter. Repeat process for a total of 8 sheets, buttering each. Sprinkle about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of nut mixture evenly over the phyllo, and cover with 4 more sheets, buttering each. Continue sprinkling nuts after every 4 sheets of phyllo, until all but 8 sheets (4 full sheets) are used.
  3. 3 Use remaining 8 sheets for the top layer, buttering each sheet of phyllo. Before buttering the last sheet, tuck in any loose edges. Press down layers with palms of your hands. Pour remaining butter over the top. With a large knife, cut 5 strips lengthwise about 1/2 inch deep, then cut diagonally to form diamond shapes.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and immediately pour syrup over baklava. Allow to cool thoroughly. Cut diamonds to go all the way through, and serve.

By Curly716

Vasilopita (Orange Sweet Bread)
Bread & Baking Greek

Vasilopita (Orange Sweet Bread)

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
31 min
Total
346 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix orange juice, water, and cinnamon in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until the mixture registers 110 degrees F (43 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir yeast into the orange juice mixture. Let stand until yeast is creamy and frothy, about 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine sugar and margarine in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat until creamy. Add eggs; beat on high speed for 30 seconds. Mix in yeast mixture and orange zest until well combined.
  4. 4 Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Add gradually to the mixture in the stand mixer, mixing with a bread hook until a soft, sticky dough forms, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer dough to a large glass bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 2 to 4 hours.
  6. 6 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 round cake pans.
  7. 7 Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Put 1 wrapped coin in each piece; knead for 2 to 3 minutes and shape into a ball. Place 1 ball of dough in each cake pan. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise until puffy, 2 to 4 hours more.
  8. 8 Whisk egg white and vanilla together in a small bowl. Brush over the top of dough.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs attached, 30 to 55 minutes.

By Kathryn Dietz

Caramel in a Can (Dulce de Leche)
Dessert Latin American

Caramel in a Can (Dulce de Leche)

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
210 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove label from the can of condensed milk. Place unopened can in a 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. Pour water into the slow cooker until the can is completely covered with water. Put lid on the slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook on High for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours, making sure the can is always covered with water. Remove the hot can with tongs; allow to cool until safe to handle, at least 25 minutes. Do not attempt to open the can while it's still hot, as the hot dulce de leche may spit out because of the pressure inside the can.
  3. 3 Open the can and pour contents into a lidded bowl. Stir in vanilla extract.

By Chef Bradly

Vanilla Syrup Substitute

Vanilla Syrup Substitute

3.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until sugar has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let syrup cool.

By Abby

Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
Breakfast

Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

3.5

Prep
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix banana and egg together in a bowl until no lumps remain. Add vanilla extract to the batter.
  2. 2 Heat a greased skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour batter into the pan. Cook until bubbles appear, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until golden, about 1 minute more.

By peace9420

Strawberry Shortcake Filling

Strawberry Shortcake Filling

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut 1/3 of the strawberries in half. Combine halved and whole strawberries, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Puree 1/3 of the sauce mixture carefully in an electric blender. Mix into the remaining sauce.

By JonSnyde

Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk

Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coconut milk and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook at a gentle simmer, whisking frequently, until volume is reduced to 1 cup, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

By Druhda

Creamy Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
Dessert

Creamy Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together the yogurt, sugar, and vanilla. Refrigerate the yogurt mixture for 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour the yogurt mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions

By Paige

Instant Pot Greek Yogurt
Breakfast

Instant Pot Greek Yogurt

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
585 min
Total
590 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Select Yogurt function and press Adjust button until Boil appears on display. Pour milk into the pot. Close and lock the lid; set timer for 45 minutes. Check with a thermometer until temperature reaches 185 degrees F (85 degrees C).
  2. 2 Remove the pot and place on a cooling rack until temperature reaches 110 degrees F (45 degrees C). Take 1 cup milk and mix with plain yogurt and vanilla extract in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Pour back into the pot and reselect Yogurt function. Close and lock lid. Set timer for 9 hours.
  3. 3 Strain yogurt into a bowl with a fine-mesh strainer or nut bag and store in a refrigerator in sterilized glass jars.

By Fioa

Vegan Whipped Cream
Dessert

Vegan Whipped Cream

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a mixing bowl in the freezer for 5 minutes. Remove from the freezer.
  2. 2 Combine coconut cream and vanilla extract in the chilled bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sugar while beating until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Sour Cream Ganache

Sour Cream Ganache

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chocolate chips into a glass or metal bowl, and set over the top of a pan of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and transfer chocolate to a medium bowl.
  2. 2 Add sour cream and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. If you let it cool down too much, it will set up; so frost your cake while it is still liquid, or reheat before using.

By KatieMac

Heather's Vegan Meringues
Dessert

Heather's Vegan Meringues

2.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat aquafaba in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, 10 to 13 minutes. Whisk in sugar, 1 heaping tablespoon at a time, until well combined. Whisk in vanilla.
  3. 3 Pipe or drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until firm to the touch, about 70 minutes. Let sit on the baking sheets for 2 minutes then transfer to wire racks to finish cooling, about 25 minutes.

By imheatherr

Fat-Free Vanilla Coffee Creamer
Drink American

Fat-Free Vanilla Coffee Creamer

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine evaporated milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, to allow alcohol in extract to cook off, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool before using or place in an airtight container and refrigerate.

By itsallrelevant

Creamy Fruit Dip
Snack

Creamy Fruit Dip

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl or food processor, combine the cream cheese and marshmallow creme . Blend until smooth. Add the vanilla. Continue blending until the mixture is thick and creamy.

By Pam Berndt

Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup
Drink

Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  2. 2 Heat honey and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds; stir into milk mixture.
  3. 3 Allow to cool completely before use. Chill in the refrigerator if too hot.

By sweets3

Mom's Warm Milk
Drink

Mom's Warm Milk

4.6

Prep
1 min
Cook
2 min
Total
3 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mug, stir together the milk, vanilla and sugar. Heat in the microwave on full power for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir in nutmeg, and serve hot.

By Dawn Scott