26/09/2024
5 Must-Try Traditional Sweets of Cyprus 🍯
Cyprus is home to a variety of mouthwatering traditional sweets, each deeply rooted in the island’s history and culture. These treats are made with techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation. Let’s take a closer look at must-try Cypriot sweets:
🍮 Loukoumia Geroskipou - a signature sweet from the village of Geroskipou (Paphos region). Loukoumia are soft, jelly-like cubes coated in powdered sugar. Loukoumia come in a variety of flavors such as rose water or citrus. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they are perfect with a cup of Cypriot coffee.
🍡 Soutzioukos (Grape Must Roll) - one of the most iconic Cypriot treats, it is made by repeatedly dipping strings of almonds or walnuts into thickened grape juice (known as palouze). Often enjoyed during the grape harvest season, Soutzioukos offers a lovely combination of sweet and earthy nutty flavors.
🍩 Loukoumades are deep-fried dough balls, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. After frying, they are soaked in honey syrup and dusted with cinnamon or sesame seeds for extra flavor. These golden, bite-sized doughnuts are incredibly addictive and have a crunchy, syrupy sweetness that explodes in your mouth with every bite.
🥧 Pitta tis Satzis is a traditional Cypriot dessert or snack made from village flour, olive oil, salt, and water. The dough is rolled into thin layers, shaped into circles or squares, and cooked in a hot pan with minimal olive oil. It’s filled with cinnamon and honey, and sometimes topped with icing sugar for extra sweetness.
🥠 Pourekia are small, crescent-shaped pastries filled with soft, sweetened anari cheese and flavored with cinnamon. The dough is thin and flaky, fried or baked to golden perfection, and sprinkled with powdered sugar. The filling is creamy and slightly sweet, with the cinnamon adding warmth and depth to the flavor.
These treats are perfect for anyone wanting to experience the sweet side of Cypriot culture😍🥞 Bon Appetit!
